Coteaux de l'Aubance
AOC Coteaux de l'Aubance produces sweet white wines made from Chenin Blanc, grown on schist and limestone soils. These wines are distinguished by their aromas of candied fruit and honey, and a beautiful freshness.
- Color: White
- Style: Sweet / Liquorous White Wines
- Grape variety : Chenin
Wine pairing
- White
Input
Carpaccio de Thon aux Agrumes: The acidity of the citrus fruits and the melt-in-the-mouth texture of the tuna are magnified by the richness of the wine.
Dish
Lamb tagine with apricots and almonds. Apricots and spices find an echo in the wine's complex candied fruit and honey aromas.
Cheese
Roquefort and Walnuts on Toast: The power of the Roquefort is tempered by the sweetness of the wine, while the walnuts add a crunchy texture.
Dessert
Fondant au Chocolat avec un Cœur Coulant: The deep, rich notes of chocolate balance with the sweetness and complexity of the wine, creating a perfect harmony.
A pleasant surprise!
Cheese puffs
Tasting
- White
Appearance
Intense, golden yellow color with green highlights, evolving to old gold with amber highlights.
Nose
Fruity and floral white flesh
Palate
This sweet white wine is beautifully balanced by a gourmet richness and a freshness marked by the minerality of its terroir.
Conservation
Ideal temperature
Refresh at 6-8°
Storage
From 2 to 8 years for "spring" wines, beyond 15 years for the most concentrated.
Location
The vineyard extends over 10 communes on either side of the Aubance river, covering 200 ha. The vineyard's location to the south of the Trélazé mining basin accentuates the mineral expression on tasting, thanks to the slate veins crossing the Loire and present on the Coteaux de l'Aubance.
This area results from the erosive work of the Loire and its tributary the Aubance, forming numerous small hillsides, with varied exposures, on shallow schist soils. The terroir thus delimited corresponds to a situation of well-exposed and ventilated hillsides that favor early vegetation and allow for overripe harvests, even affected by noble rot.
To remember
Chenin: Chenin produces fine, elegant wines with a liveliness or freshness linked to its natural acidity, and a complexity linked to its broad aromatic palette. Particularly sensitive to its terroir, the vintage effect and, of course, the talent of its winemaker, it seems to have a vocation or predestination: "never tire, always surprise". A true "passeur de terroir", each sip reveals the history and richness of the soils of which it is the faithful ambassador!
Botrytis: Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, is a fungus that develops on ripe grapes in conditions of morning mist and sunshine. It concentrates sugars and aromas, producing sweet wines with complex flavors of honey, candied fruit and spices, typical of great mellow wines.
Perfect aperitif wines: With their softness and aromatic richness, are perfect for the aperitif. They pair ideally with blue-veined cheeses or sweet and savory dishes, offering a fine appetizer for a refined meal.
Favorable climate and terroir: Anjou's climate is temperate oceanic, influenced by the Loire and Aubance rivers. The terroir is characterized by schist, sandstone and clay soils, which favor slow ripening of the grapes. Morning mists, combined with good sunshine, favor the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), essential for concentrating sugars and aromas in the grapes.
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