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Domaine Philippe Delesvaux Sélection de Grains Nobles Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon)
Coteaux du Layon · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Chenin Blanc
- Country
- France
- Region
- Coteaux du Layon
- Appellation
- Coteaux du Layon
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- sweet
Food pairing
queijo azul · sobremesas à base de frutas · patês · foie gras
Rated vintages
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200592 pts
You can tell this is going to be sweet by its gold color. And there's no deception, except along with that sweetness there is a surprising (and delightful) freshness, which comes from sweet apple juice acidity. The toffee is more obvious than the honey, but this remains a fresh,…
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200493 pts
Supersweet, but never cloying, with acidity, pear skin tannins and delicate sweet brown sugar and honey flavors. It is a great example of how Loire Chenin manages to keep its balance and freshness while still offering long-aging botrytis character. Keep for at least 10 years.