DOMAINE OGEREAU COTEAUX DU LAYON SAINT LAMBERT 2023

Autumn mists dancing above the Layon River create perfect conditions for botrytis development in Domaine Ogereau's organically grown Chenin Blanc vineyards, where weekly selective harvests throughout October capture grapes at precise noble rot concentration. This emblematic Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert balances honeyed intensity with brilliant freshness, offering cascades of candied citrus, poached pear, and wild flower honey notes against a backdrop of precise minerality. The family's historical expertise shines through their restraint - rather than pursuing extreme concentration, they craft a harmonious sweet wine where stony schist terroir provides the perfect counterpoint to the luscious fruit, creating a sensory journey that perfectly captures the magical character of this left-bank vineyard while demonstrating why their sweet wines have earned international acclaim.