Patrick Baudouin – Coteaux du Layon “Bruandieres” 2022
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Key figures
- Grape variety: Chenin Blanc
- Vintage: 2022
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 12.0 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: France
- Region of origin: Loire, Anjou
Description
"Bruandières" from Coteaux du Layon shows the particularly precise and elegant side of noble sweet Loire wines. The slate-rich soils give the Chenin Blanc a striking mineral tension and ensure that the wine never feels heavy despite its concentration. Patrick Baudouin works uncompromisingly terroir-driven and close to nature, making origin and vintage appear exceptionally transparent and vibrant.
The 2022 vintage is open and harmonious, yet incredibly focused and energetic. The natural sweetness combines with vibrant acidity and a delicate salty minerality, creating an exceptional balance. Instead of massive opulence or pure sweetness, "Bruandières" clearly focuses on tension, elegance, and precision. It is precisely this combination of ripe intensity and freshness that makes the wine particularly fascinating.
The aging process is deliberately understated to ensure that origin, grape variety, and vintage remain uncompromisingly in focus. As a result, this Coteaux du Layon showcases a grand Loire style – profound, mineral, with a long, salty-elegant finish and great aging potential.
Das erwartet dich beim Trinken
Anise, candied lemon, sweet almond, white pepper, peach
Woody structure, multi-layered, floral, fruity and spicy
With foie gras, blue cheese, caramelized apple desserts
