Wines made from Côt grapes of Coteaux du Loir
Discover the best wines made with Côt as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux du Loir.
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.
More informations about the region of Loire Valley
Loire AOC (1948) north of Tours in the Loir valley, ~75 ha on Turonian tufa and silex clay, medieval monastic vineyard. Pineau d'Aunis is king in native reds (48%): airy and spicy with notes of strawberry, raspberry, fresh herbs and a characteristic white pepper touch, fine tannins — also vivid rosés (14%). Chenin is king in whites (38%): dry and upright with notes of golden apple, honey, flowers and a mineral touch. Immediate neighbour of Jasnières.