wine dessert

Domaine des Baumard Coteaux du Layon Clos de Sainte Catherine France

Coteaux du Layon AOC, France
Single-vineyard Layon from the Clos de Sainte Catherine schist site; moelleux-style sweet Chenin Blanc with apricot jam, honey, white flowers, and the vibrant Loire acidity that allows 20+ years of development.
complement
The wine's apricot and honey sweetness mirror the mirabelle plum tart from the same Loire Valley orchard tradition.
classic dessert
bridge
Off-sweet Layon bridges Roquefort's salt intensity with honey sweetness in a classic dessert-cheese course pairing.
established cheese
complement
The wine's pear and honey notes naturally complement a classic poached pear with cream and caramel in a Loire Valley dessert tradition.
established dessert
complement
Coteaux du Layon's honey and white-flower character elevates the baked cream dessert with floral-citrus garnish in a refined pairing.
established dessert