Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon, 1er Cru Chaume, Loire, France 2018

A classic, with all the energy and concentration you would expect from this prized terroir. Intense aromas of peach, mango, pineapple and marmalade rest on a layer of honeycomb and toasted almonds. Fruit lifted by assertive acid drive, a firm mineral backbone and glazed-ginger spiciness.