Clos de l'ÉluChaumiere Coteaux du layon
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Chaumiere Coteaux du layon
Pairings that work perfectly with Chaumiere Coteaux du layon
Original food and wine pairings with Chaumiere Coteaux du layon
The Chaumiere Coteaux du layon of Clos de l'Élu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew express, cassoulet or stuffed duck or goose neck.
Details and technical informations about Clos de l'Élu's Chaumiere Coteaux du layon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chaumiere Coteaux du layon from Clos de l'Élu are 2015
Informations about the Clos de l'Élu
The Clos de l'Élu is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 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: Marc
Solid part resulting from the pressing of the grape (stalks, pips, skins).
