A.O.C./A.O.P.
this appellation is located west of the river Aubance, east of Brissac and north of the Loire in an area often described as ‘black’ Anjou because of the dark colour of the shale or sandstone soils of the Armorican mountain range. Ten villages are allowed to use the appellation. The region enjoys a particularly dry late autumn, allowing the Chenin grapes to become overripe. Vines growing on the hills overlooking the Aubance bask in plentiful sunshine.
Grape varieties: Vins blancs doux : chenin
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although the Coteaux de l’Aubance appellation produces sweet wines, its major focus is on medium sweet wines. They are rich, soft, delicate, distinguished wines which are fruity, round, full and vigorous. They exhibit a limpid hue with green gold and straw-yellow gold tints and fragrances of quince paste, candied fruits, fig, lemon, honey, white flowers and mineral notes. They make marvellous appetisers served with refined canapes though also accompany fruit tarts, vol-au-vents…
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