
LA COULÉE D’OR
Type:
Sweet.
Plot and Soil:
Château Chevrier, Clay with a limestone sub-soil.
Grape Variety:
Chenin.
Appearance:
Deep, intense, golden yellow robe.
Nose:
First smell of salted caramel and soft Indian spices like curry and saffron. Thick and rich, with roasted pineapple and flambéed bananas aromas.
Palate:
Soft condensed palate reminding of exotic fruit marmalade, caramelised orange zests. The finish is balanced with a refreshing acidity.
Food pairing:
Exotic fruit Tatin pie with salted caramel.
Honey roasted pineapple with saffron butter.