📜 Coteaux du Layon
Sweet white wines from Chenin Blanc from the slopes of the Layon valley in Anjou.
Coteaux du Layon is an appellation for sweet white wines from the Layon river valley in Anjou, in the western Loire Valley of France. It is a protected designation of origin (PDO). The vineyards grow on slopes facing the river.
There is one main grape here, Chenin Blanc. Berries are picked late, when they are overripe and some are affected by noble rot. The rot concentrates sugar and aroma, and the wine turns sweet and refined. Picking is done by hand in several passes, choosing the best berries.
Sweet Layon wines usually combine honey, quince and fresh acidity, which keeps them from feeling heavy. Such wines can keep for a long time. The appellation belongs to the Anjou-Saumur area. The best sites in the valley have their own, narrower names. The wine shows best with age, when honey and dried fruit appear in it. It is usually served chilled, with pâtés, blue cheese and fruit desserts.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Coteaux du Layon ← main grape of ← 🍇 Chenin Blanc → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Anjou-Saumur
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Chenin Blanc
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Sweet wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Coteaux du Layon?
Sweet white wines from Chenin Blanc on the slopes of the Layon valley in Anjou.
Which grape is used in Coteaux du Layon?
Chenin Blanc.
Why is the wine sweet?
Berries are picked late, overripe and partly with noble rot, which concentrates the sugar.
Similar
📜 Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire · 📜 Bonnezeaux · 📜 Quarts de Chaume · 📜 Coteaux de Saumur · 📜 Coteaux de l'Aubance · 📜 Savennières Roche aux Moines
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.