Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), Mediterranean herbs (thyme, rosemary) and Dalmatian garrigue notes. Characterful island style, best drunk young. Preserved for its heritage value, it reflects the identity of Hvar viticulture. Native Croatian black grape, grown almost exclusively on the island of Hvar, Dalmatia.

Informations about the Winery I' Abbaye

The winery offers 1 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.5.

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 Winery I' Abbaye is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Côteaux du Layon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of France wines

In the top 1500 of of Côteaux du Layon wines

In the top 300000 of red wines

In the top 550000 wines of the world

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.