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In Coteaux du Layon, it truly comes into its own, harnessing the morning mists that gently coax noble rot, or <i>botrytis cinerea<\/i>, to work its magic.<\/p>\n<p>Coteaux du Layon lies tucked within the Anjou region, where the Layon river plays Cupid between sun and fog. This microclimate favors Chenin Blanc\u2019s late ripening nature, allowing for richly concentrated sweet wines that still hum with acidity\u2014a paradox that sommeliers rather enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, these luscious wines graced the tables of the French court. And while fashions change, Chenin\u2019s elegance endures. 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