Here is a winery I know very little about, except that their Anjou-Village Rouge is delicious. They are primarily known for their Coteaux de Layon, a sweet Chenin Blanc that is also a treat. Here is what the importer says:

The long history of the winery spans 5 decades. 1949, Alfred Bidet created the estate. From 1968-1973, he realized his big project: plantation in terraces of the hill overlooking the river Layon; “La Magdelaine” and “Le Clos des Cocus” in order to produce the finest Coteaux du Layon.

1986, when Alfred stopped, Sylvaine Bidet and Luc Arenou came back to the vineyard to develop the commercial side of business, improve the quality of the wines cultivating the vines with the passion of the siols. Each reserve corresponds to a distinct “terroir”.

This wine, likely made from 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon (I didn’t take very good notes when I found it) is a delicious, medium-full-bodied quaffer with all of the best of Cabernet Franc. Blueberry and currant fruit, tobacco and bell pepper, and a distinctive minerality in a wine that shows both enjoyable richness, and a pretty powerful acidity.  Try this with hard cheese, duck, or a pork roast. Drink now – 2013