Baudouin Patrick
Coteaux du Layon 1896 2018
Coteaux du Layon | White | 2018
1896. No, that's not the vintage of this bottle, but the year in the Coteaux du Layon region when winemakers chose to unite and found an association: the Anti-Sugar Syndicate . Their credo was clear: "Wine should be nothing but grapes." This authentic wine bears witness to the tradition and commitment of passionate winemakers in the Coteaux du Layon. Made from the Chenin Blanc grape, it reveals a unique expertise with vinification without added yeast or chaptalization, favoring natural fermentation in barrels. The meticulous selection of the grapes and careful aging highlight the richness and complexity of the aromas developed on the schist soils characteristic of Anjou.
How to appreciate this wine?
Food and wine pairing tips
Service tips
Serve at 10° to 12°
Guarding potential
2 to 5 years
Our opinion on the vintage
Baudouin Patrick
In Anjou Noir, Patrick Baudouin conducts demanding work with Chenin Blanc, producing dry or sweet wines depending on the vintage. The vineyard rests mainly on schist soils, which structure the wines with a tight framework and a tension characteristic of the region.
The winemaking process favors indigenous yeasts and long, patient aging, allowing the wine to develop at its own pace. This approach results in wines that are straightforward and precise, sometimes reserved in their youth, but possess a real capacity to evolve over time.
The wines are distinguished by their vibrant fruit, clean length, and clear expression of the Anjou Noir terroir. The estate's work is guided by a rigorous and consistent approach, making Patrick Baudouin a recognized authority on Chenin Blanc in this part of the Loire Valley.
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