Domaine de la GerfaudrieCôteaux du Layon
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Côteaux du Layon of the Domaine de la Gerfaudrie is in the top 10 of wines of Côteaux du Layon.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Gerfaudrie's Côteaux du Layon.
Discover the grape variety: Sárgamuskotály
Aromatic and muscat whites with a pale to amber golden colour, a full palate, featuring intense signature aromas of muscat, white flowers (orange blossom), yellow fruits (apricot, peach) and honeyed notes in sweet styles. Also made dry and off-dry. A component of Tokaji Aszú blends (legendary sweet wine), Tokaji Szamorodni and dry Tokaji (with Furmint and Hárslevelű). Hungarian synonym for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.
Informations about the Domaine de la Gerfaudrie
The Domaine de la Gerfaudrie is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Côteaux du Layon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côteaux du Layon
Loire cradle of Anjou's great sweet wines (left bank of the Layon): signature Chenin Blanc as exclusive white king — off-dry to botrytised sweet with notes of quince, apricot, candied pineapple, mango, honey, beeswax, dried fruits and a saffron touch, chiselled acidity balancing the sugar, exceptional ageing (20-50 years). "Sélection de Grains Nobles" mention at the summit. AOC (1950), ~1,400 ha across 27 villages, slaty schists, Layon mists favouring Botrytis cinerea.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Bleeding
Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.
