Pithon, Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Bonnes Blanches Vintage:1997 with a long

with a long

There is more backbone here compared to the 2009 and a little more persistence on the finish

clean and delicious already

(includes some declassified villages wine)

There is very good concentration to the solidly voluminous and powerful medium weight plus flavors that conclude in a robust

Pithon, Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert Bonnes Blanches Vintage:1997 with a longThe 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