The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sichel or the Domaine Haut-Marin produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Gascogne are Colombard, Gros Manseng and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Gascogne often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tangerine or jam and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, pomegranate or lemon grass.
In the mouth of Côtes de Gascogne is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 483 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes de Gascogne, producing 1602 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes de Gascogne go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.
In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...
Shafer Vineyards has been sold to Shinsegae Property, a division of the wider Shinsegae Group, with interests in several business sectors, from retail to real estate. Shinsegae Property acquired the trailblazing Napa winery for 299.6 South Korean won ($250m), according to the Korea Herald newspaper. Further details about the deal were not disclosed, but the newspaper quoted a company official as saying the deal would benefit Shinsegae L&B, a wine and alcoholic drinks wholesale and importing ...
Inside the March 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES: New Spanish whites David Williams’ A to X guide to 10 key producers and wines in Spain’s developing white scene Making wine in Spain Self-confessed ‘nomadic winemaker’ Darren Smith on the irresistible allure of Spain Producer profile: Francisco Barona Driving tractors at 12, now making top Ribera del Duero. By Tim Atkin MW Vintage preview: northern Rhône 2020 Another hot year, but there is freshness and top quality to be found. Matt Wa ...
