Leduc-Frouin, Grand Clos 2014, Coteaux du Layon, Loire Valley, France 375ml

This botrytized Chenin Blanc dessert wine from the Loire Valley is sweet and luscious with tropical fruits and zesty acidity to match.

COUNTRY: France

APPELLATION (AVA): Coteaux du Layon

REGION: Loire Valley

SUBREGION: Coteaux du Layon

VINEYARD: Grand Clos

VINTAGE: 2014

GRAPES: 100% Chenin Blanc

SOIL: Schist with talc and gravel-sand mixture on phtanites

PRACTICE: Sustainable (Terra Vitis certified)

VINIFICATION: Grapes were overripe or had noble rot, fermented in stainless steel. Age one year in oak. 

STYLE: Dessert

COLOR: Medium gold

BODY: Full bodied

TASTE: Sweet

PRIMARY AROMAS: Raisin, pineapple, mango, quince

FLAVOR: Sweet and luscious, ripe tropical fruits on the long finish

FORMAT: 375 ml

ALCOHOL: 11.5%

SERVICE AND FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTION: Serve chilled. Pairs beautiful with a cheese plate with fresh and aged goat cheeses.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Leduc-Frouin

“Domaine LEDUC-FROUIN was founded in 1873 and is now managed by Antoine Leduc, 4th generation Winemaker. Antoine was always destined to work in his 30 hectares family estate and he returned there in 1993 after doing his Oenology studies in Bourgogne and Bordeaux. Combining tradition and modernity, Antoine makes every effort to produce typical, local and subtile wines.” (hmercerimports.com)