Domaine Belargus Coteaux du Layon 'Layon', Loire, France 2018 Chateau de Villeneuve This is juicy and chewy

This is juicy and chewy

tile and sandalwood with black and red currants

The texture and powerful tannins provide superb foils for the fruit

and a long finish with just enough minerality to keep it refreshing and alive

Domaine Belargus Coteaux du Layon 'Layon', Loire, France 2018 Chateau de Villeneuve This is juicy and chewyFrom south facing slopes on the schistous soils of the Loire tributary, the 2018 Coteaux du Layon Moelleux Layon shows a radiant orange color and a brilliant, absolutely beautiful and elegant nose of perfectly ripe and stewed apricots intertwined with fresh, spicy mineral and herbal notes as well as wax notes. Smooth and delicate on the palate, this is a seamless, perfectly balanced moelleux with fine, crystalline acidity and fully ripe and sweet,