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Domaine Cady
Philippe Cady has had a reputation as a rising star of the Loire Valley, but
in my mind he is now firmly established as one of the regions most respectable
producers. His wines are still, however, underrated, and therefore can be
excellent value and relatively easy to find.
It's worth keeping an eye out for wines from Domaine Cady, as they often seem to turn up in unusual places - I have purchased the wines of Domaine Cady in both the high street and supermarket in the past. The straight Coteaux du Layon tasted here was available in a local supermarket for a ridiculously low price of £3.49 a short while ago.
Cady regularly turns out delicious bottles, from his basic Coteaux du Layon, right up to his top wines. The range includes basic Coteaux du Layon St-Aubin cuvées, a single vineyard cuvée Les Bruandières and a special cuvée Harmonie. The flagship wines include the Cuvée Eleonore, Cuvée Volupte and Cuvée Pierre Anatole. This latter wine is the top cuvée, made from a tri (one pass through the vineyard by the pickers, taking only the most suitable grapes) in St-Aubin, and it is priced accordingly. Philippe Cady's wines are, however, generally very affordable, and there are plenty to choose from, including basic Chaume and St-Aubin cuvées, as well as vineyard bottlings. (30/5/02)
Contact details:
Address: 49190 St-Aubin de Luigne
Telephone: +33 (0) 2 41 78 33 69
Fax: +33 (0) 2 41 78 67 79
Internet: www.domainecady.fr
Domaine Cady - Tasting Notes
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Domaine Cady Coteaux du Layon St-Aubin
1997: A fairly rich golden colour on inspection, which was promising despite
some reservations - when I last tasted this a year ago I recall it as being a
fairly simple, sweet, undistinguished wine. Honey and herbal tea, quinine and
quince on the nose, with some rich notes of botrytis and some fresh, yet
slightly sour, green apple notes. Lovely texture on the palate, with a weight of
sweet honey fruit, plenty of botrytis character and great acidity. This has
taken on much more character since I last tasted it. Amazing value
for money - a superb wine bearing in mind I parted with just £3.49 per 750mL
bottle a little over a year ago, and I happen to know that price per bottle for
a cellar door purchase was 45FF.
16.5/20 (May 2002)
Domaine Cady Coteaux du Layon St-Aubin 1997: A fairly
delicate nose, with some quinine, citrus peel and herbal
tea. A gently honeyed, rich palate, with quinine and
white fruits. Has just sufficient acidity. Pleasant
drinking.
15.5/20 (April 2001)
Domaine Cady Coteaux du Layon St-Aubin 'Harmonie' 1997: A shimmering, deep, yellow-gold colour when poured, a vibrant hue
which suggests this wine has much in store. Indeed it does; although the nose
starts off dominated by a high-toned volatility which swamps all other aromas,
there soon emerges notes of botrytis with apples and pears following
behind, a charming, scented array which is less exuberant than I remember, but
no less fine. The palate has a pure and well defined character, which builds in
intensity through the midpalate as does the texture, starting off light-footed
and elegantly delineated which fits with my mental picture of the wine from when
I last tasted it, in 2002, but soon opening out to reveal a more plush, opulent and
dense consistency. There are fleeting nuances of caramel, but it retains a
freshness like the bite of a crisp apple which gives it a lot of appeal. Overall,
this is a very complete, beautifully
composed wine which has proved itself yet again to be fabulous drinking and also
great value for money. This was my last bottle I am afraid, but I suppose that
is all the more reason to visit Domaine Cady next time I am in the Loire. For label images and more see my
Wine of the Week
write-up. 17/20
(August 2007)
Domaine Cady Coteaux du Layon St-Aubin 'Harmonie' 1997:
A rich golden colour, and a delightfully full and expressive nose. Aromas of candied peel, quince , honey and herbal tea
are present, all in abundance. On the palate there is a rich, honeyed texture, full bodied but
with good structure. Smoke and mineral flavours,
oaked citrus fruits with pepper and spice. Very nicely balanced acidity, through
to a clean and spicy finish. Good length. Delicious stuff, with plenty of bottle
age ahead of it. 17/20 (May 2002)
Domaine Cady Coteaux du Layon St-Aubin 'Harmonie' 1997:
Despite a pale colour, this wine has a lovely nose of
pineapple, quince and marmalade. There is clean and fresh
acidity on the palate, with honeyed botrytis. Delicious,
and all too easy to drink.
17/20 (April 2001)
Domaine Cady Coteaux du Layon St-Aubin Grains Nobles Les Bruandières 1997:
A deep yellow golden colour. The nose is rich and full with pineapple,
quince and herbal tea aromas. Similar favours on the palate,
with a big, fat, impressive texture. In the past low acidity has always
suggested to me that this is a wine not suitable for long term cellaring. The
acidity seems a little more balanced this time, but is still on the low side,
which means that this wine takes on an almost oily
mouthfeel at times. This is delicious stuff - whenever I open a bottle I just
can't stop drinking it. 16.5/20 (May 2002)
Domaine Cady Coteaux du Layon St-Aubin Grains Nobles Les Bruandières 1997:
A rich nose
of lemon and orange marmalade, botrytis and quince. Rich
and lush on the palate, with very low acidity which
throws the wine out of balance. Akin to drinking liquid
marmalade, with nuances of quinine and herbal tea on the
endpalate. Clean finish and a good length. 16.5/20 (April 2001)
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