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Château de Champteloup

Château de Champteloup Coteaux du Layon

Name: Château de Champteloup Coteaux du Layon
Brand: Château de Champteloup
Price: 27.29 USD
Rating: 4.6 (0 reviews)

France, Loire Valley

White dessert wine

4.6

Expert Rating

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Château de Champteloup Coteaux du Layon is a sweet and refreshing wine made from Chenin Blanc produced in the Loire Valley in France. Chenin Blanc is a variety known for retaining acidity and is capable of producing highly refreshing wines in a wide range of styles. Château de Champteloup pick the grapes late to ensure a high level of ripeness. The grapes are then pressed and a partial fermentation in inert vessels, halting it prematurely in order to retain sweetness and balance the bracing acidity that characterises this variety.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Château de Champteloup Coteaux du Layon reveals a medium gold color in the glass.On the nose, this wine offers enticing aromas of ripe apricot, honey, and floral notes. The palate is rich and luscious, with flavors of stone fruits, citrus, and a hint of ginger spice that adds a layer of complexity. The sweetness is well-balanced by a bracing acidity that gives energy to the wine and ensures the finish is clean and refreshing.

EXPERT RATING

4.6

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Sweetness:

Sweet

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chenin Blanc

ORIGINS

Winery: Château de Champteloup

Region: Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a wine region located in the central and western part of France, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Central Massif. It is renowned for its stunning landscapes with castles, its rich history and its diverse range of wines. The Loire Valley has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important wine-producing region for centuries. In the Middle Ages, the wines of the Loire Valley were highly sought after by the French court. Today, the region is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the world.

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