Coteaux de l'Aubance

The Coteaux de l'Aubance vineyard has been classified as an AOC since 1950. It covers an area of approximately 200 hectares south of Angers on the left bank of the Loire River. The vineyards are located on well-ventilated, well-exposed hillsides, ideal for overripening grapes. Coteaux de l'Aubance wines are made exclusively from Chenin Blanc (Pineau de Loire). 

With a beautiful golden yellow color and green highlights, the sweet white wine from the Aubance hillsides offers a beautiful balance between the richness of its aromas and the freshness marked by the minerality of its terroir. These qualities can be discovered in particular by tasting the wines offered by the Montgilet Estate.

Wines with a taste of the terroir

Located on dark-colored, shallow schist soils through which the Aubance stream winds its way, the white king is called Chenin also known as Pineau de la Loire. Coteaux de l'Aubance wine is a sweet white wine fromControlled Designation of Origin Produced south of Angers. It is produced through successive harvests, which involve passing over the same plot several times to harvest the "roasted" grapes, i.e., those affected by noble rot. The grapes are harvested by hand to ensure a precise and perfect selection of each bunch for a better wine. Located on the left bank of the Loire, the vineyards of the Coteaux de l'Aubance appellation benefit from an ideal climate, with light morning mists and well-exposed, warm and sunny plateaus, conducive to the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), which enriches the grapes in sugar and aromas, reduces acidity and promotes harvesting at overripeness, which gives wines with the appellation Aubance hillsides delicacy, finesse, and elegance.

An elegant wine with character

Marked by assertive yet subtle terroir flavors, this wine's bouquet is delicately scented with aromas of white-fleshed fruits mingled with hints of honey, candied fruit, and quince. Its golden yellow color with amber highlights reveals a wine of great elegance, delicacy, and smoothness. Its flavors strike the perfect balance between richness, freshness, character, and finesse. Rich in aromatic nuances, this wine is exceptional. ageing wine(5 to 20 years old, with no limits for the oldest vintages) The Montgilet estate invites you to taste still white wines from the Coteaux de l'Aubance appellation at prices ranging from €11 to €15. These artisan winemakers bring all their expertise and experience to bear in producing a high-quality sweet wine. The harvest of this cuvée, fermented and aged in barrels, involves five sorting processes lasting until the end of November. Ideally served between 10° and 12°C, these wines are wonderful as an aperitif and pair beautifully with foie gras and toasted gingerbread. They release all their aromatic qualities when paired with a slightly tart raspberry tart.