Coteaux de l'Aubance

The Coteaux de l'Aubance vineyard has been classified AOC since 1950. It covers an area of around 200 hectares south of Angers on the left bank of the Loire. The vineyards are located on well-ventilated, well-exposed slopes, ideal for over-ripening the grapes. Coteaux de l'Aubance wines are made exclusively from Chenin Blanc (Pineau de Loire). 

A lovely golden yellow color with green highlights, the sweet white wine from Coteaux de l'Aubance offers a fine balance between the richness of its aromas and the freshness marked by the minerality of its terroir. Discover these qualities by tasting the crus offered by the Domaine de Montgilet.

Wines with a local flavour

Planted on dark-colored soils of shallow schist where a stream, the Aubance, meanders, the white king is called "Le Roi Blanc". chenin also known as pineau de la Loire. Coteaux de l'Aubance is a sweet white wine from the Loire Valley.Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée produced south of Angers. It is produced by successive selections of grapes, i.e. by passing over the same plot several times to pick the grapes that have been "roasted" (i.e. affected by noble rot). Harvesting is done by hand to ensure a precise and perfect selection of each bunch for a better wine. Located on the left bank of the Loire, the vineyards of the Coteaux de l'Aubance appellation benefit from an ideal climate, with light morning mists and well-exposed, warm, sunny plateaus, conducive to the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), which enriches the grapes with sugar and aromas, reduces acidity and favors early harvesting. overmaturationwhich confers on appellation wines Coteaux de l'Aubance delicacy, finesse and elegance.

An elegant wine with character

The bouquet is delicately perfumed with aromas of white-fleshed fruit, mingling with honey, candied fruit and quince. Its golden yellow color with amber highlights reveals a wine of great elegance, delicate and mellow. Its flavors strike the perfect balance between delicacy, freshness, character and finesse. Rich in aromatic nuances, this wine is an exceptional choice. long-keeping wine. (5 to 20 years and unlimited for the greatest vintages) Domaine de Montgilet offers still white wines from the Coteaux de l'Aubance appellation at prices ranging from 11 to 15 euros. These artisan winemakers bring all their know-how and experience to bear on a top-quality sweet wine. This fermented, barrel-aged cuvée is harvested in 5 batches, lasting until the end of November. Ideally served between 10° and 12° C., these wines are wonderful as an aperitif, or as a gourmet accompaniment to foie gras and toasted gingerbread. They also bring out all their aromatic qualities with a slightly acidic raspberry tart.