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2011 Baumard Coteux Du Layon Carte D'orChenin Blanc from France

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"The sweet wines of Domaine des Baumard are from vineyards planted along the Layon river, which flows northwest into the Loire. The perfectly exposed vineyards in the appellati...

93 Wine & Spirits
92 Wine Enthusiast
91 Wine Spectator
90+ Cellar Tracker

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93 Wine & Spirits

"This selection of grapes from old vines is presented as the least sweet and the lightest of Baumard's late-harvest wines. It’s clean and dynamic, a heady, layered Chenin with scents of jasmine, orange and apple butter. The juiciness comes up against soil-inflected acidity, a fine, sandy grit to ameliorate the sweetness. Pour it with a savory almond torte." Reviewed 04/14

92 Wine Enthusiast

"The acidity is almost shocking, cutting through the richness of the wine. Its sweet apple and lemon flavors balance the honey and maple syrup notes. The wine is still young, demanding aging over a decade at least. beautifully ripe. Screwcap." Reviewed 10/1/2013

91 Wine Spectator

"This has a pretty floral lift, with orange blossom and honeysuckle notes leading the way for yellow apple, creamed peach and dried pineapple details. The juicy edge is well-buried on the unctuous finish. Drink now through 2019. 80 cases imported." Reviewed Nov 30, 2014

90+ Cellar Tracker

"Based on 8 notes and 7 scores from 8 users on Cellartracker as of 2/17/16. Average score 90.7 points. Median score 91 points."

Product Description:

"The sweet wines of Domaine des Baumard are from vineyards planted along the Layon river, which flows northwest into the Loire. The perfectly exposed vineyards in the appellation Coteaux du Layon allow the Chenin Blanc grape to ripen perfectly, often enriched by the development of botryitis. For the production of sweet wine, Florent Baumard prefers to harvest as late as the vintage weather permits, hoping for plenty of botryitis. The grapes are harvested in successive passes or ‘tries’ through the vineyard, and any unsatisfactory fruit is eliminated. The grapes are pressed quickly and the must fermented under temperature control. Aging is done strictly without oak to preserve the elements of fruit and terroir. Baumard normally bottles several cuvées of sweet wine. Coteaux du Layon 'Carte D'Or' is moderately sweet and deliciously young." Winery Notes

Product Detail

Item #	93967
Country	France
Region	Loire
Sub-Region	Coteaux du Layon
Ratings	93 - Wine & Spirits 92 - Wine Enthusiast 91 - Wine Spectator 90+ - Cellar Tracker
Vintage	2011
Color	White
ABV	12.0%
Varietal(s)	Chenin Blanc

Size	750mL
Closure	Screwtop
Features	Dessert
Taste	honeysuckle, quince, melon and cantaloupe
Nose	honeydew, iodine, grass, citrus, melon and kiwi

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