Château de la Roulerie - Les Aunis 2009
Loire
White
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Note: Wine Spectator 93/100, Médaille d'Or Paris 2011
On the nose,the Aunis reveals a succession of floral and vegetal aromas, followed by white fruits (peach, pear, quince...) and citrus fruits (grapefruit)... Rich, unctuous and long-lasting, this is a wine of character very typical of its grape variety, vintage and fabulous terroir.
Features
Estate
Château de la Roulerie
Cuvée
Les Aunis
Vintage
2009
Designation
Coteaux du Layon Chaume
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Chenin
Terroirs
In the center of the Layon region, on a clay-silica hillside. Magnificent south/south-west exposure
Viticulture
sustainable viticulture
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
delicate pressing, cold-controlled alcoholic fermentation,
Breeding
in 400 L barrels for 12 months
Tasting & pairing
Eye
very intense golden yellow color
Nose
is delivered in successive bursts of floral (lime blossom) and vegetal aromas, followed by white fruits (vine peach, pear, quince...) and citrus (grapefruit).
Mouth
Richness, smoothness and persistence, a combination of character very typical of the grape variety, its vintage and its fabulous terroir.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2030 and beyond
Food and wine pairing
A wonderful gourmet wine that goes well with foies gras, gizzards or duck breast salads, crèmes brûlées and warm tarts (apple or pear)...
Château de la Roulerie
Coteaux du Layon Chaume
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated 1*Star (A serious, commendable production, in keeping with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Philippe Germain - brother of Thierry Germain, of Domaine des Roches Neuves in Saumur-Champigny - also makes chenin on schist terroirs! He farms 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43), in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. Finer pressings, a little less ripeness at harvest for the whites, less sulfur in the vinifications have been the adjustment variables that have greatly advanced the estate, which came into the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took over the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of raising it to the top. From 2010 onwards, the turning point has been felt, and the wines are gaining in depth and brilliance. This is a sure-fire address, supported by care and hard work, and well done.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Managed by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its prestige to its sweet wines produced in the commune of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same rigor is applied to the vinification of the red wines. The vineyard, managed organically, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Domain rated Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
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