Wines made from Côt grapes
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More informations about the variety Côt
Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet, cocoa, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Absolute star of Cahors AOC on the Lot terraces, where it is called Auxerrois (minimum 70% in blends), and a global conqueror as Malbec in Argentina (Mendoza). Also found in Touraine (Côt de Loire) and the South-West. Autochthonous French variety from Quercy.
What are the typical flavors of the Côt grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 42% of Côt
- EarthPresent in 32% of Côt
- Black fruitPresent in 24% of Côt
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Côt
- OakPresent in 22% of Côt
- Non oakPresent in 17% of Côt
- CherryPresent in 16% of Côt
- StrawberriesPresent in 16% of Côt
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Côt
- Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Côt
- RaspberryPresent in 11% of Côt
- FloralPresent in 11% of Côt
- EarthyPresent in 9% of Côt
- BlackberryPresent in 9% of Côt
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Côt
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Côt
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Côt
- MineralityPresent in 7% of Côt
- LeatherPresent in 7% of Côt
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Côt