Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin

Expert reviews

Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast

Intensely liquorous, this finely balanced wine shows considerable sweetness, but it is so delicate and understated. This makes it a great food wine. There is a suggestion of honey, while baked apple flavors are more apparent. And the layer of acidity keeps the wine fresh and racy.

— Domaine Philippe Delesvaux 2004 Clos de la Guiberderie Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin) (91/100)

It is sweet, there's no doubt about it, but it takes a while for this wine to develop in the mouth. Initally, there is just a fresh white pear flavor. Only gradually does the relatively gentle sweetness come through, reinforced by botrytis but balanced by intense acidity.

— Domaine Philippe Delesvaux 2004 Clos du Pavillon Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin) (89/100)

Deliciously fresh, this off-dry wine emphasizes the apple flavors of Chenin, its lively acidity balancing the crisp fruit backed by a mineral character. This is likely to age but drinkable now.

— Domaine Philippe Delesvaux 2006 Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin) (88/100)

Score & price analysis

Position in the Loire

Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations.

Flavor profile

Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:

• apple
• pear
• honey
• mineral
• crisp

Appellation summary

Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.