Coteaux du Layon (France)
Coteaux du Layon is an AOC for sweet white wines from Anjou in the Loire Valley.
Coteaux du Layon is along the river Layon, which is a tributary of Loire.
Coteaux du Layon Flavors
Typical favors are: Apricot, Honey, Fig, and Spices.
 Citrus |
 Apricot |
 Honey |
 Fig |
 Dried Fruit |
 Marmelade |
 Hazelnut |
 Spice |
Coteaux du Layon Profile
Coteaux du Layon is a sweet aromatic wine with good acidity:
| SUGAR: | Sweet (50-125 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 11-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 4-6°C (40-43°F) |
Coteaux du Layon Food Pairing
 Meditation Aperitif |
 Spicy Food |
 Fruit Dessert |
 Chocolate |
 Chili |
 Fruit Pie |
 Cheese |
 Cheese |
Excellent Pairings
Salted Nuts. Tapenade. Salty Antipasti. Appetizers.
Spicy Food. Thai. Indian.Curry. Mexican.
Ice Cream. Sweet Pudding. Pecan Pie.
Strong Cheese. Roquefort. Gorgonzola. Parmesan.
The Perfect Glass for Coteaux du Layon
A Small Tulip Shaped glass helps concentrate the aromatic intensity, enhancing the beautiful flavors wines are known for.
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A small glass is appropriate, because this type of wine is served in smaller portions due to its sweetness and richness. The narrow rim helps capture the aromas, allowing the wine's sweet, aromatic profile to shine. |
