Climate / Geography
The Côtes vineyards are spread across the entire
Bordeaux area. There is not a unique area
but several lands along the right banks of Garonne,
Dordogne and Gironde. Only exception is the Graves de
Vayres which is on the left bank of the
Dordogne. Notwithstanding this they have certain similarities
in their growing conditions: clay-limestone soils at the top
of the hillsides, soil with more clay on the lower slopes, with
occasional patches of gravel. All of
them are also well exposed to the south or south-west.
Certain "terroir" produce also dry, fruity and aromatic
white wines.
Types of Wine / Grapes
The main grapes used for the Côtes
wines are cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, merlot, petit verdot
and carmenère.
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