2005 Côteaux du Layon, Beaulieu L’Anclaie, Château Pierre Bise
Rich gold in colour with waves of nutty, honeyed, scents reminiscent of Demerara sugar. The palate combines concentrated yellow-fruit flavours with hints of raisins, caramel, orange and marzipan. An astonishing wine, extravagently sweet, yet with life-giving freshness, this Layon displays a magical harmony and complexity.