Domaine des BarresCoteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin

White wine of Côteaux du Layon of Loire Valley of France

4.5

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the world.

The Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin of Domaine des Barres is a white wine from the region of Côteaux du Layon of Loire Valley.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).

Taste structure of the Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin from the Domaine des Barres

Light		Bold
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin of Domaine des Barres in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.

Food and wine pairings with Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin

Pairings that work perfectly with Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin

Original food and wine pairings with Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin

Mild and soft cheese

The Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin of Domaine des Barres matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta with tuna and cream, magic cake cheese quiche or honey chicken salad.

Details and technical informations about Domaine des Barres's Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Moulin.

Winery

Domaine des Barres

Grape varieties

Chenin blanc

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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.

Informations about the Domaine des Barres

The winery offers 23 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Côteaux du Layon in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine des Barres is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Côteaux du Layon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 80000 of of France wines

In the top 6500 of of Côteaux du Layon wines

In the top 80000 of white wines

In the top 300000 wines of the world

The wine region of Côteaux du Layon

The wine region of Côteaux du Layon is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Baumard or the Domaine Moulin Touchais produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côteaux du Layon are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côteaux du Layon often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, smoke or plum and sometimes also flavors of coffee, vanilla or strawberries.

The wine region of Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.

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