Discover the top 100 best white wines of Côtes de Duras of Guyenne as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Côtes de Duras and the best vintages to taste in this region.
South-West AOC at the gates of Bordeaux (Lot-et-Garonne): signature Merlot, Cabernet and Malbec as king reds — fruity, balanced with cherry, raspberry, black fruit, sweet spice and a fresh touch, round tannins and a gourmand finish, ageing 5-8 years. Signature Sauvignon Blanc in lively, nervy whites (citrus, blackcurrant bud, flowers), Sémillon and Muscadelle as backup. AOC (1937), ~1,500 ha, clay-limestone and boulbènes, oceanic climate.
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
white wines from the region of Côtes de Duras go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of fish and seafood gratin, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or moroccan kefta balls.
