AOC Coteaux du Layon

The Coteaux du Layon PDO is a French appellation d'origine contrôlée for sweet white wines produced in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region. It is located on the hillsides bordering the Layon River, a tributary of the Loire. The appellation was created in 1950 and covers a surface area of 1,350 hectares, including 350 hectares for Coteaux-du-Layon Villages, a more restricted denomination requiring stricter production conditions. The vineyard is located in the southeastern part of the department, about 20 kilometers south of Angers and west of Saumur. It extends over 1,350 hectares, including 350 hectares for Coteaux-du-Layon Villages.

The vineyard's climate is oceanic, with continental influences. Winters are mild and summers hot and dry.

The vineyard's main authorized grape variety is the Coteaux-du-Layon Villages.

The main authorized grape variety is Chenin Blanc. Coteaux du Layon PDO wines are characterized by a deep golden-yellow color, aromas of honey, candied fruit and flowers, and a long, persistent finish.

The soils of the vineyards of the Coteaux du Layon region are very rich.

The vineyard's soils are mainly schist and sandstone. These soils are poor and shallow, which favors the concentration of sugars in the grapes. The grapes are harvested at optimum maturity, when the sugar content reaches at least 221 grams per liter. Vinification is traditional, with alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation.

AOP Coteaux du Layon wines are sweet white wines, with a deep golden yellow color. They present aromas of honey, candied fruit and flowers. The finish is long and persistent. AOP Coteaux du Layon wines can be drunk young, but they have great aging potential, able to keep for several decades.

AOP Coteaux du Layon wines pair well with desserts, foies gras and blue cheeses.

In 2023, the organic share of the Coteaux du Layon appellation is 25%. This represents around 330 hectares of vines cultivated organically.

This share is constantly increasing.

This share has been steadily increasing for several years. In 2010, it was just 5%.

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