Domaine de La Roche Moreau - Coteaux du Layon Chaume 1er Cru 2023
3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
Médaille d'Or
Concours Paris
"A great sweet wine from the Davy family—a true benchmark!"
“This must-visit estate is once again at the top of the appellation and has earned a Favorite the third consecutive year. Following its 2022 Saint-Aubin, the spotlight now turns to its 1er Cru, which also consistently stands out. With notes of quince, candied apricot, acacia blossom, and honey, the 2023 vintage is a great sweet wine—vibrant and shimmering, with a long finish, full-bodied, rich, intense, and perfectly balanced between sweetness and freshness. While it offers (great) immediate pleasure, it will age beautifully over time.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
A brilliant color with golden highlights
Nose
Intense and complex, with aromas of candied fruit, citrus, and apples; after 5 to 10 years, it develops notes of honey and candied fruit
Palate
Powerful and expressive, full-bodied, with a superb balance of sweetness and freshness
Serve
Between 8 et 10°C
Open
To be decanted
Drink before
2031 and beyond
Guard
At least 10 years
Food and Wine Pairings
Excellent as an aperitif, it pairs perfectly with foie gras, smoked duck fillets, a poularde, blue cheeses, and desserts such as meringue, vacherin, tarts, poached peaches, ice cream, and sorbets...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2026 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This must-visit estate is once again at the top of the appellation and has earned a Favorite the third consecutive year. Following its 2022 Saint-Aubin, the spotlight now turns to its Premier Cru, which also consistently stands out. With notes of quince, candied apricot, acacia blossom, and honey, the 2023 vintage is a great sweet wine—vibrant and shimmering, with a long, full-bodied, rich, and intense finish, perfectly balanced between sweetness and freshness. While it offers immediate (great) pleasure, it will age beautifully over time.
About the estate:
This 28-hectare estate, run by the Davy family for five generations, is located on the Corniche Angevine between the Loire and Layon valleys. The historic wine house is a listed building (17th century), and the cellar is housed in a disused coal mine, where the wines intended for aging are matured. A trusted name in the Anjou wine region, it is often recognized for its sweet wines, Coteaux-du-Layon, and Quarts-de-Chaume, among others.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Wine awarded a Gold Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. PAUL M. Posted on July 14, 2026
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