The wine region of Coteaux de Narbonne is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gérard Bertrand or the Domaine Gérard Bertrand produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux de Narbonne are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Marselan, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux de Narbonne often reveals types of flavors of oak, butter or honey and sometimes also flavors of mango, non oak or earth.
In the mouth of Coteaux de Narbonne is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Coteaux de Narbonne, producing 32 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Coteaux de Narbonne go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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