Coteaux du Layon Chaume
White — avg 91.5/100 Wine Enthusiast score
91.5
range 90–92
$37.5
4
white
Coteaux du Layon Chaume — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 4 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 91.5/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 91.5/100 |
| Score range | 90–92 |
| Average price | $37.5 |
| Review count | 4 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations — a benchmark for quality within the region.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: honey, honeyed, apple, rich, orange, peach, apricot.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine du Petit Métris 2014 Les Tétuères Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Chaume) | Domaine du Petit Métris | 92/100 | $45 |
| Château de la Roulerie 2010 Les Aunis Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Chaume) | Château de la Roulerie | 92/100 | $35 |
| Château de la Roulerie 2010 Les Aunis Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Chaume) | Château de la Roulerie | 92/100 | $35 |
| Domaine du Petit Métris 2014 Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Chaume) | Domaine du Petit Métris | 90/100 | $35 |
Sample expert review
From the Layon Valley with its ability to produce botrytised grapes from the morning mists in the autumn, this wine is rich, sweet with orange marmalade and honey flavors. The contrast with the acidity is what makes this wine so light, perfumed and poised. It needs to age, so drink from 2019.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine du Petit Métris 2014 Les Tétuères Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Chaume)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Maison de maitre de forges (seconde)
- Château de Lauroy de Clémont
- Eglise de Bouër
- Château des Fourchettes (ou de Fourchette)
- Ancienne abbaye de Saint-Florent-le-Vieil
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Coteaux du Layon Chaume wines?
Coteaux du Layon Chaume averages 91.5/100 across 4 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 90 to 92.
How much does Coteaux du Layon Chaume wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $37.5. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Coteaux du Layon Chaume?
Coteaux du Layon Chaume is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.