My perfect wine for Christmas? Coteaux du Layon, Cuvée Les Clos 2010, from Domaine Philippe Delesvaux made from botritised and late harvest (50:50) chenin blanc grapes. It is luscious and deliciously sweet, but not clogging. Works well with marzipan, foie gras and all the festive cakes, from fruit cake, cheesecake to poppyseed cake.
The sweetness that comes from late harvest dehydration is perfectly balanced by the acidity. On the nose quince, pink grapefruit and apricot flavours are combined with honey. In the mouth the wine is round and rich, well balanced with long-lasting finish.
Can't wait till Christmas...
