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Domaine de Montgilet - Coteaux de l'Aubance Les Trois Schistes 2011 (Sweet)

Domaine de Montgilet - Coteaux de l'Aubance Les Trois Schistes 2011 (Liquoreux)

Coteaux de l'Aubance|White wine

4.4/5 (12 customers)

16/20

Gault & Millau

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Hachette

“Regularly featured in the Guide, this estate run by the Lebreton family has produced a 2011 vintage with a subtly fruity nose that is still a bit closed, though a short period of aging will be enough to bring out its full potential. The palate is more expressive, lively, long, and pleasant, and the wine is harmonious overall. Pair it with a white fruit tart without hesitation. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins)

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Estate

Domaine de Montgilet

Vintage

Les Trois Schistes

Vintage

2011

Designation

Coteaux de l'Aubance

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Chenin

Regions

A cuvée from three schist terroirs: clay-loam on blue schist, clay loam on sandstone and purple schist, and clay loam on gray schist and schist weathering products

Viticulture

sustainable agriculture

Grape Harvest

botrytized

Winemaking

slow, extended pressing using a pneumatic press

Livestock farming

aged in barrels that are 3 to 6 years old

Alcohol content

10,8%

Residual sugars

184.7 g/l

Eye

a nuanced yellow color that gradually gives way to amber hues

Nose

With initial notes of white flowers, this Côteaux de l'Aubance offers a rich bouquet of fruits: quince jelly, candied apricots, passion fruit, and pineapple blend together against a backdrop of honey, candied citrus, and vanilla

Palate

A perfect expression of the terroir, combining finesse, elegance, and freshness; full-bodied yet delicate on the palate, with a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and liveliness

Serve

decant at 10-12°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2014

Drink before

2021

Production

3,160 50-cl bottles and 4,100 bottles

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), and with desserts featuring dark chocolate...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommended production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

Victor and Vincent Lebreton are true ambassadors of the Coteaux-de-l’Aubance. The brothers took over the family estate in 1986 and cultivate 60 hectares of vineyards across various plots and 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 welcoming winery with reasonable prices. The range’s best wines come from the Aubance, as one would expect. The reds are simple and approachable, designed for immediate enjoyment.

Decanter

Rated property Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2014 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Regularly featured in the Guide, this estate run by the Lebreton family has produced a 2011 vintage with a subtly fruity nose that is still a bit closed, though a short period of aging will be enough to bring out its full character. On the palate, it is more expressive, lively, long, and pleasant, with a harmonious overall profile. Pair it with a white fruit tart without hesitation.

About the estate:

This estate, located just outside Angers, is a regional benchmark, particularly for its “Angevin delicacies,” featuring superb Coteaux-de-l’Aubance wines on the menu. At the helm of the estate founded by his grandfather, Victor, and developed 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-schist terroir. The sixth generation now works alongside him.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated 16/20 (Very good)

About the wine:

Its smoothness envelops the palate like an aromatic cloak. The notes unfold with a natural sweetness against a backdrop of fruity notes—exotic fruits, pineapple, and passion fruit. Its tenderness is enchanting.

Le Point

Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.4/5

based on 12 reviews