The 2023 Domaine de Clayou Coteaux de Layon is a luscious late-harvest Chenin Blanc from Anjou, offering the honeyed richness of dessert wine with crisp Loire freshness and remarkable balance.

Following manual picking at optimal ripeness, the Chenin Blanc grapes undergo careful sorting before pressing. Fermentation and ageing take place in underground concrete and fibreglass-lined tanks, where the wine rests on fine lees for six months with periodic bâtonnage to enhance texture and complexity.

This Coteaux de Layon stands out for its seamless interplay of residual sugar and zesty acidity, yielding intense aromas of white orchard fruits, apricot and blossom, and a long, floral-tinged finish. It embodies Clayou’s commitment to sustainable viticulture and expressive Chenin Blanc.

Pairing Suggestions: Blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola; fruit-based desserts like tarte Tatin or peach melba.

Tasting Note: Fragrant white fruits, apricot and blossom on the nose; fresh, balanced sweetness and bright acidity on the palate, finishing long with floral and orchard-fruit echoes.

Origin: Coteaux de Layon, Loire Valley, France

Alcohol: 12.5%

Blend: Chenin Blanc