The wine region of Côtes du Brian is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot or the Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes du Brian are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cinsaut and Terret, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes du Brian often reveals types of flavors of cherry, leather or spices and sometimes also flavors of oak, non oak or caramel.
In the mouth of Côtes du Brian is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes du Brian, producing 15 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes du Brian go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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