Les Caves de la LoireL'Ambroisie Côteaux du Layon
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Discover the grape variety: Phoenix
Aromatic, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity of delicate light muscat, white flowers (elderflower, acacia), citrus, apple, pear and floral notes. A thirst-quenching profile to drink young. A disease-resistant interspecific grape driving organic vineyards in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, UK and the Netherlands. German hybrid created in 1964 at Geilweilerhof (bacchus × villard blanc).
Informations about the Les Caves de la Loire
The Les Caves de la Loire is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 81 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.
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