What score does Côteaux du Layon receive?

Côteaux du Layon by Les Caractères receives an aggregate community score of 68/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Côteaux du Layon taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Côteaux du Layon cost?

Pricing for Côteaux du Layon varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Côteaux du Layon?

Côteaux du Layon pairs well with Shellfish, Lean Fish, Fruit Dessert.

White

Côteaux du Layon

Item: Côteaux du Layon
Rating: 68
Author: 50 Best Wines

Les Caractères · Touraine, France

Côteaux du Layon by Les Caractères is a good white from Touraine, France, made from Chenin Blanc, rated 3.83/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 68/100, it represents Touraine's white winemaking tradition.

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.83/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2021	54	3.83/5
2020	54	3.83/5
2019	54	3.83/5
2018	54	3.83/5
2017	54	3.83/5

Our Review

Food Pairings

ShellfishLean FishFruit Dessert

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Interesting find

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 68 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.