Coteaux du Layon
White — avg 91.8/100 Wine Enthusiast score
91.8
range 88–95
$44.4
15
white
Coteaux du Layon — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 15 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 91.8/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 91.8/100 |
| Score range | 88–95 |
| Average price | $44.4 |
| Review count | 15 |
| 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, rich, apple, pear, almond, lemon, orange.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulin Touchais 1982 Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon) | Moulin Touchais | 95/100 | $64 |
| Moulin Touchais 1996 Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon) | Moulin Touchais | 95/100 | $55 |
| Domaine des Baumard 2003 Cuvée le Paon Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon) | Domaine des Baumard | 93/100 | — |
| Domaine Philippe Delesvaux 2004 Sélection de Grains Nobles Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon) | Domaine Philippe Delesvaux | 93/100 | $75 |
| Domaine des Baumard 2003 Cuvée le Paon Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon) | Domaine des Baumard | 93/100 | — |
Sample expert review
At 35-years-old, this golden wine may be old, but it is still glorious. Still honeyed, with hints of its past yellow and bitter-orange fruit still there, the wine is intense, with toast, almonds and a richness that is so concentrated. Drink now.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Moulin Touchais 1982 Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Eglise Saint-Etienne de Beaugency
- Tumulus de Soings-en-Sologne
- Logis de la Maçonnière
- Hôtel dit Bodard de la Jacopière
- Maison de Lebreton-des-Grapillères
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 wines?
Coteaux du Layon averages 91.8/100 across 15 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 88 to 95.
How much does Coteaux du Layon wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $44.4. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Coteaux du Layon?
Coteaux du Layon 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.