Domaine Moncourt, Roche Noire 2024, Coteaux du Layon AOP
€15.87 /L
From the prestigious Coteaux du Layon terroir, Roche Noire 2024 by Domaine Moncourt is a luscious white wine with exceptional aromatic richness. Made from late-harvest Chenin Blanc, it reveals notes of candied fruits, honey and citrus, balanced by a vibrant freshness. Ideal with foie gras, creamy poultry or fruity desserts, this Loire gem showcases the finesse of great moelleux wines.
Description
With the cuvée Roche Noire 2024, Domaine Moncourt offers a noble sweet white wine from the famed Coteaux du Layon AOP, celebrated for its delicate balance of sweetness and freshness. This exceptional wine, crafted from late-harvest Chenin Blanc, blends richness and finesse in every sip.
The schist-rich, well-drained slopes of the Layon Valley give the grapes natural sugar concentration while preserving their vibrant acidity. The 2024 vintage benefited from optimal ripening conditions and successive selective harvests, ensuring top-quality fruit.
Tasting Notes
- Color: Golden with amber highlights.
- Nose: Intense and complex, combining candied apricot, quince, acacia honey and a touch of orange zest.
- Palate: Smooth and rich, balanced by refreshing acidity. Lingering finish with exotic fruit and citrus notes.
Serving Temperature & Tasting Tips
- Serve chilled, between 8 and 10 °C (46–50 °F).
- Decanting may help express its full aromatic complexity.
- Cellar potential: up to 2032.
Food Pairings
- Foie gras, with fruit chutney or jelly.
- Creamy poultry, chicken tagine with apricots, duck à l’orange.
- Fruit-based desserts: pear tart, citrus salad, mango crumble.
- Blue cheeses: Roquefort, Bleu d’Auvergne, mild Gorgonzola.
Occasions
- Elegant aperitifs, festive meals, gourmet sweet-savoury pairings.
- Ideal at the end of a meal or with a refined cheese course.
Specifications
- Name: Roche Noire 2024
- Producer: Domaine Moncourt
- Appellation: Coteaux du Layon AOP
- Vintage: 2024
- Grape variety: Chenin Blanc
- Volume: 75 cl
- Alcohol: 11.5%
- Style: Sweet white wine
- Vinification: Handpicked in successive passes
- Origin: Loire Valley – France
Available at Louvins.fr, Roche Noire 2024 is a must for lovers of fine Loire Valley sweet wines — refined, balanced, and full of charm, to enjoy now or in a few years’ time.
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- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Coteaux du Layon AOC
- Wine Region
- Loire Valley, France
- Vintage
- 2024
- Type of wine
- White wine
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