The wine region of Côte Vermeille is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bruno Duchêne or the Domaine Collectif Anonyme produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côte Vermeille are Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côte Vermeille often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.
In the mouth of Côte Vermeille is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Côte Vermeille, producing 6 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côte Vermeille go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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