rose petal and ample spice nuances

This is excellent and quite firm yet I suspect that it will be approachable after only a few years of bottle age

complex and beautifully persistent finish

This doesn't offer the fruit of the best in the vintage

Pithon, Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Bonnes Blanches Vintage:2003 rose petal and ample spiceThe Pithon 2003 Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Les Bonnes Blanches from a chalky site that is gaining notoriety reflects a deep copper color to the eye and considerable new wood in the nose. Resin, lanolin, coconut, brown spices and butter cream aromas segue into a palate where caramelized pear and quince mingle with raisins and pungent spices as if in a chutney. Candied citrus, white raisin and vanilla cream dominate a long, buttery finish like a hot