Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
The AOC Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru produces sweet wines, made from the Chenin Blanc grape variety, grown in the Layon valley in Anjou. Situated on chalky-clay slopes, this appellation is renowned for its rich, complex golden wines, with notes of candied fruit and honey.
- Colour : White
- Style : Sweet / Liquorous White Wines
- Grape variety : Chenin
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Wine pairing
- White
Starter
Scallop ceviche with lime: The acidity of the lime and the sweetness of the wine create a harmonious contrast.
Main course
Poultry supreme with morels and cream: The delicacy of the poultry and the richness of the creamy morels blend harmoniously with the candied fruit and honey notes of the Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru.
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
Apricot tart: The dessert's apricot aromas are echoed in the wine's dried and candied fruit notes.
Tasting
- White
Appearance
Robe at first pale, which over time becomes enriched with golden highlights.
Nose
Floral notes of citrus and exotic fruit give way to volutes of dried or candied fruit such as, apricot, honey and spices as the wine ages.
Palate
The Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru is opulent, suave and fabulously full-bodied. A well-balanced wine, powerful and fresh at the same time, with infinite complexity.
Conservation
Ideal temperature
Serve chilled at 8° C (decant wines less than 5 years old).
Storage
From a minimum of 10 years to priceless durations for fine vintages
Location
The Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru appellation area is located on a small part of a single commune on the right bank of the Layon: Rochefort-sur-Loire. The vines are located in the "tènement de chaume" parcel production area, notably the lieux-dits "les quarts" "les rouères" and "le veau".