Pithon, Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Bonnes Blanches other_regions clay and sandy soils

clay and sandy soils

The wine is off-the-charts great

earth and tobacco notes

Acting like a little brother to their Syrah In the Hills bottling

with incipient tertiary notes

Pithon, Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Bonnes Blanches other_regions clay and sandy soilsThe Pithon 2003 Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Les Bonnes Blanches from a chalky site that is gaining notoriety reflects a deep copper color to the eye and considerable new wood in the nose. Resin, lanolin, coconut, brown spices and butter cream aromas segue into a palate where caramelized pear and quince mingle with raisins and pungent spices as if in a chutney. Candied citrus, white raisin and vanilla cream dominate a long, buttery finish like a hot