"The 2008 Coteaux du Layon Clos de Sainte Catherine ? from a sandy (though schist-derived) site just beyond the perimeter of the winery in Rochefort-sur-Loire ? mingles tangerine and lime sorbet, quince jelly, peach preserves, and salted caramel for results that are at once creamy-rich and refreshingly-cool. There is a more obviously honeyed overlay here than in the corresponding Carte d?Or bottling, but again the confitured aspects and sheer residual sweetness of this wine are beautifully balanced and leavened by citrus and fresh peach, green tea, and wet stone. Decadent floral perfume and brown spices add allure to a lusciously lingering finish. Expect this to be worth following for at least 15-20 years. "
Robert Parker
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