Discover the top 100 best red wines of Côtes de Bordeaux of Côtes de Bordeaux as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Côtes de Bordeaux and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Unified Bordeaux AOC (2009) gathering 4 right-bank denominations: Blaye, Cadillac, Castillon, Francs. Signature Merlot dominant in red: supple, accessible reds with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa, undergrowth and an herbaceous touch, round tannins and a moreish palate — everyday Bordeaux with excellent value for money. Peppery Cabernet Franc, firm Cabernet Sauvignon complete. Cadillac in botrytised off-dry/sweet (honey, apricot).
Oceanic climate over ~12,600 ha.
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
red wines from the region of Côtes de Bordeaux go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef stew, veal escalope (piccata milanese) or traditional buckwheat pancake dough.
On the nose in the region of Côtes de Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or tobacco. In the mouth in the region of Côtes de Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
