Château de la Roulerie - Coteaux du Layon 2022 (moelleux)
94/100
Buyer's selection
"Great value for the money"
Hand-harvested Chenin yields this lovely Coteaux du Layon, a classic sweet wine that combines aromas of very ripe, stewed fruit and notes of citrus zest with hints of exotic wood and tobacco. On the palate, it offers flavors of exotic fruit, with a lively and elegant mineral edge and superb freshness. A Layon of rare elegance!
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Eye
A yellow color with "old gold" highlights
Nose
With a dominant note of crisp, enveloping exotic fruits
Palate
A beautiful expression of exotic fruits with a lively, elegant mineral note and a refined, delicate finish with a very pronounced fruitiness
Serve
Decant at 8-10°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with pan-seared duck or goose foie gras, with exotic dishes featuring mild spices, a gizzard salad, meats or fish in a reduced sauce or forest-style sauce, blue-veined cheeses, warm fruit tarts...
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:
Philippe Germain—brother of Thierry Germain of the Domaine des Roches Neuves in Saumur-Champigny—also works with Chenin on schist-based terroirs! He cultivates 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43) in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. More delicate pressing, slightly less ripeness at harvest for the whites, and less sulfur during vinification were the adjustments that significantly advanced the estate, which joined the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of elevating it to the highest level. Starting in 2010, a turning point became evident, and the wines gained depth and brilliance. It is a reliable choice, driven by care and hard work—well done.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Run by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its reputation to the sweet wines produced in the village of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same meticulous standards are applied to the production of red wines. The vineyard, which is organically farmed, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Buyer's selection
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
A wine with distinct aromas of orchard fruits such as pear and unripe quince; on the palate, there are notes of honey and fresh melon that make this wine thoroughly enjoyable. It has the minerality and vibrancy needed to pair well with light dishes.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 5 reviews
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