Château de la Roulerie

Coteaux du Layon Chenin Blanc

8.782 ratings
8.811 pro ratings
Coteaux du Layon, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Byron C Mayes

Bright polished brass in color. Spiced baked quince on the inviting nose. Echoed on the full-bodied palate which adds very ripe lemon and clover honey. Cut through with bright medium plus acidity. Moderate finish continues the palate. Classic CdL that's all set for (British or bread) puddings, fresh or baked stone fruit, or various cheeses with dried fruit on a plate. Drink now through 2040.

Bright polished brass in color. Spiced baked quince on the inviting nose. Echoed on the full-bodied palate which adds very ripe lemon and clover honey. Cut through with bright medium plus acidity. Moderate finish continues the palate. Classic CdL that's all set for (British or bread) puddings, fresh or baked stone fruit, or various cheeses with dried fruit on a plate. Drink now through 2040.

Mar 13th, 2025
John Willison

Over ripe lemon, oily, wet stone.

Over ripe lemon, oily, wet stone.

May 19th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon with aromas of sweet stone fruits and blossom notes. On the palate juicy peach, pear and honey with a nutty edge. Medium acidity and finish, simple but refreshing.

Pale lemon with aromas of sweet stone fruits and blossom notes. On the palate juicy peach, pear and honey with a nutty edge. Medium acidity and finish, simple but refreshing.

Apr 11th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon with aromas of sweet stone fruits. On the palate juicy peach, pear and honey with a nutty edge. Medium acidity and finish, simple but refreshing.

Pale lemon with aromas of sweet stone fruits. On the palate juicy peach, pear and honey with a nutty edge. Medium acidity and finish, simple but refreshing.

Jan 30th, 2021
Dave Chambers

Hi residual sugar that's not indicated anywhere on the label makes this a surprising Wine. Pleasant enough in the right environment but not what most people will be expecting.

Hi residual sugar that's not indicated anywhere on the label makes this a surprising Wine. Pleasant enough in the right environment but not what most people will be expecting.

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Sean Calder

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7.4

A bit sweet for my tastes... and lacking acidity.

A bit sweet for my tastes... and lacking acidity.

1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2014
Jeff Lander

Nice crisp Chenin Blanc as we watch #tourdefrance stage 3. Good acid and great finish.

Nice crisp Chenin Blanc as we watch #tourdefrance stage 3. Good acid and great finish.

Jul 5th, 2016
Dave Chambers

A bit austere for my taste. Loire Chen Blanc can be more interesting than this.

A bit austere for my taste. Loire Chen Blanc can be more interesting than this.

Aug 6th, 2015
Stephen Bonner

Green gold colour. Aromas of botrytis, honey, and pear. Medium-bodied, lush, medium-sweet, flavours of honey, pear, pineapple, and minerally finish.

Green gold colour. Aromas of botrytis, honey, and pear. Medium-bodied, lush, medium-sweet, flavours of honey, pear, pineapple, and minerally finish.

Jul 21st, 2014
Joe Fischer

Give this one a shot with your cheese board. Especially with some blue cheese. It’s got a great aroma of peach and apricot with a bit of blossom. IT’s luscious and smooth with nice level of sweetness.

Give this one a shot with your cheese board. Especially with some blue cheese. It’s got a great aroma of peach and apricot with a bit of blossom. IT’s luscious and smooth with nice level of sweetness.

Jun 16th, 2023