Winery Mai et Kenji Hodgson - Metro Boulot Grolo

Winery Mai et Kenji HodgsonMetro Boulot Grolo

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(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 Metro Boulot Grolo of Winery Mai et Kenji Hodgson is a red wine from the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon' of Loire Valley.
This wine generally goes well with

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Metro Boulot Grolo of Winery Mai et Kenji Hodgson in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, red fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Mai et Kenji Hodgson's Metro Boulot Grolo.

Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Narince

This grape variety is native to Turkey, where it is very well known and highly appreciated. In this country, it is very often grown at high altitudes. It is believed to be the result of a natural intraspecific cross between Dimrit Kara and Kalecik Karasi. Almost unknown in France, it is no more so in other wine-producing countries.

Last vintages of this wine

Metro Boulot Grolo - 2018
In the top 100 of of Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon' wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of Metro Boulot Grolo from Winery Mai et Kenji Hodgson are 2018

Informations about the Winery Mai et Kenji Hodgson

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon' in the region of Loire Valley

The Winery Mai et Kenji Hodgson is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Loire Valley
In the top 30000 of of France wines
In the top 300 of of Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon' wines
In the top 70000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon'

The wine region of Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon' is located in the region of Côteaux du Layon of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mai et Kenji Hodgson or the Domaine de la Bergerie (Yves Guégniard) produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon' are Chenin blanc et Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux du Layon 'Rablay-sur-Layon' often reveals types of flavors of apricot, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or earthy.


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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The word of the wine: Acidic (flavor)

Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.

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