Elegant and not overly sweet, showing a light frame, featuring vanilla bean and baking spice notes that accent the candied ginger, roasted pineapple and white chocolate flavors. Very vibrant, with a well-defined finish. Drink now through 2029. 2,000 cases made, 25 cases imported.??–AZ??Region: France / Loire / Coteaux du Layon Select to Add

Unctuous, with sweet corn, saffron and raisin notes, while a second layer offers more exotic guava and mango fruit. This opens up with some air and delivers even more complexity. Pretty vibrant and graceful, showing good definition, range and balance. Drink now through 2037. 2,350 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–AZ??Region: France / Loire / Coteaux du Layon Select to Add

Soft and rather forward, with heather, ginger and warmed apple notes gliding along, backed by light marzipan and orange rind accents on the finish, this is shy on zip but has pretty flavors. Admirable effort in a miserable year. Drink now. 500 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Coteaux du Layon Select to Add

Ripe and unctuous in feel, featuring creamed peach, mango and guava notes gliding throughout. Stays bright and defined thanks to well-inlaid chamomile and salted butter accents. There's a flattering feel through the finish, with a light marzipan hint starting to creep in. This is just beginning to open up and should cruise for quite some time. Drink now through 2040. 1,500 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Coteaux du Layon Select to Add

This is hitting its stride now, with bright chamomile and quinine notes leading to a ripe, creamy core of peach, papaya and melon flavors. The long finish leans toward the racier side of the spectrum, with citronella and honeysuckle details echoing. Drink now through 2027. 2,250 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Coteaux du Layon Select to Add