Domaine de FontenyCoteaux Du Layon Chaume
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The Coteaux Du Layon Chaume of the Domaine de Fonteny is in the top 0 of wines of Saumur.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fonteny's Coteaux Du Layon Chaume.
Discover the grape variety: Savatiano
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale robe, supple palate and moderate acidity, showing discreet aromas of citrus, apple, white flowers, aromatic herbs and sunny notes. Drought-resistant Attica variety, traditionally used in Retsina (pine-resin wine) and modern dry whites revisited by contemporary producers in Markopoulo and Spata. Autochthonous Greek variety from Attica, the most planted in Greece.
Informations about the Domaine de Fonteny
The Domaine de Fonteny is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saumur
Loire tuffeau mosaic: Chenin reigns in whites — dry to off-dry with notes of citrus, apple, pear, candied white fruits, white flowers and a chalky mineral touch, taut acidity and a saline finish. Cabernet Franc (Breton) the signature red, airy (violet, raspberry, plum, peppery touch, fine tannins) and a fruity rosé. Renowned traditional-method Saumur Brut. Anjou-Saumur AOC on limestone tuffeau, troglodyte cellars.
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: Tartar (deposit)
White, chalky deposits that occur as a result of precipitation inside bottles and are often considered by consumers as a defect. They are in fact tartaric salts formed by tartaric acid, potassium and calcium naturally present in the wine. This deposit does not alter the quality of the wine and can be eliminated by a simple decanting.
