Domaine de Montgilet - Coteaux de l'Aubance Les Trois Schistes 2018 (Liquoreux 50 cl)
3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"Pure Chenin Nectar"
“This sweet wine immediately captivates with its intense, brilliant straw-gold color. The nose displays complexity and concentration through intense aromas of candied fruit, grapes, dried apricots, quince, and caramelized apple. On the palate, it is velvety smooth, offering the perfect balance of richness, opulence, and acidity, all enhanced by a very pleasant bitterness with hints of candied orange zest. The long, fresh, and intense finish is the final touch that wins you over.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)
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Eye
Yellow Dress with Subtle Shades
Nose
Notes of white flowers, followed by a full bouquet of fruits: quince jelly, candied apricots, passion fruit, and pineapple, with undertones of honey, candied citrus, and vanilla
Palate
Delicate, elegant, and fresh, with a lovely richness and a perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and liveliness; aromas of just-ripe yellow fruits; beautiful complexity
Serve
Decant at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028+
Food and Wine Pairings
As an aperitif, with foie gras (either in a terrine or pan-seared), with blue cheese, an apple tart, a tart made with the first apricots of the season (which are still a bit tart), or with desserts featuring dark chocolate...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Victor and Vincent Lebreton are devoted advocates of the Coteaux-de-l’Aubance. The brothers took over the family estate in 1986 and cultivate 60 hectares of vineyards across various plots with different types of schist soil. This allows them to craft single-vineyard wines with subtle nuances, reflecting the character of the blue schist (Le-Tertereaux), gray schist (Clos-des-Huttières), or purple schist (Le-Clos-Prieur). A charming winery that offers reasonable prices. Unsurprisingly, the range truly shines with the Aubance. The reds are simple and approachable, designed for immediate enjoyment.
Decanter
Rated Estate Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This sweet wine immediately captivates with its intense, brilliant straw-gold color. The nose displays complexity and concentration through intense aromas of candied fruit, grapes, dried apricots, quince, and caramelized apple. On the palate, it is perfectly velvety, offering the ideal balance of richness, opulence, and acidity, all enhanced by a very pleasant hint of bitterness with notes of candied orange zest. The long, fresh, and intense finish is the final touch that wins you over.
About the estate:
This estate, located just outside Angers, is a regional leader, particularly when it comes to “Angers delicacies,” with superb Coteaux-de-l’Aubance wines on the menu. At the helm of the estate founded by his grandfather, Victor, and expanded by his father—also named Victor—Vincent Lebreton, who has been in charge since 1995, manages (in a very thoughtful manner) 75 hectares of slate-rich terroir. The sixth generation is now working alongside him.
Le Point
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
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