rose petal and ample spice nuances

(Bone-dry)

This is a big wine where the abundant dry extract presently largely hides the firm core of supporting tannins but make no mistake

sweet and with searing acidity

Clearly a stupendous effort but just far too young at this stage

Pithon, Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Bonnes Blanches Vintage:2003 rose petal and ample spiceThe Pithon 2003 Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Les Bonnes Blanches from a chalky site that is gaining notoriety reflects a deep copper color to the eye and considerable new wood in the nose. Resin, lanolin, coconut, brown spices and butter cream aromas segue into a palate where caramelized pear and quince mingle with raisins and pungent spices as if in a chutney. Candied citrus, white raisin and vanilla cream dominate a long, buttery finish like a hot