The best wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

Discover the best wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' of Loire Valley as well as the best winemakers of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' and estates of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' by region

Looking for a good wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' of Loire Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

Red wines from the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of burger roll.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

On the nose the red wine of the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'. often reveals types of flavors of apples, peach or apricot and sometimes also flavors of pear, honeysuckle or cheese.

The best vintages in red wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

  • Gamay

Discovering the wine region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

The wine region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' is located in the region of Côteaux du Layon of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Soucherie or the Château de la Guimonière produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' often reveals types of flavors of peach, vanilla or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of cheese, honeysuckle or marmalade.

In the mouth of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 22 estates and châteaux in the of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume', producing 36 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry.

Great white wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

White wines from the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of baked sea bream, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or chicken el diablo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

On the nose the white wine of the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apricot or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

  • 2010With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Great sweet wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

Sweet wines from the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume' go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of wild rice salad with tuna, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or chicken drumstick with bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'. often reveals types of flavors of peach, tropical fruit or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of citrus, marmalade or dried fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

  • 2014With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.83/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Coteaux du Layon 'Chaume'

  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Maceration

Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.

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