Domaine de la Petite CroixL'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the L'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon from the Domaine de la Petite Croix
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon of Domaine de la Petite Croix in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with L'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon
Original food and wine pairings with L'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon
The L'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon of Domaine de la Petite Croix matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of salmon burger, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or cantonese rice.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Petite Croix's L'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Eclipse Coteaux du Layon from Domaine de la Petite Croix are 2015, 2009
Informations about the Domaine de la Petite Croix
The Domaine de la Petite Croix is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 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: Tears
Traces left by the wine on the sides of the glass when it is shaken or tilted.
