Wines made from Côt grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Côt as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
The freest category of French wine, the playground of winemakers working outside the AOC. All styles combined: fruity reds, lively or ambitious whites, everyday rosés, unusual blends, natural wines, atypical grapes (Petit Manseng in Languedoc, Riesling in Provence), experimental winemaking (skin-contact whites, no sulphur). Grape and vintage labelling allowed, no geographic constraint. From the pop, convivial cuvée to the artisan gem: freedom in a bottle.
What are the typical flavors of the Côt grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Côt
- EarthPresent in 7% of Côt
- CherryPresent in 5% of Côt
- StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Côt
- OakPresent in 5% of Côt
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Côt
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Côt
- FloralPresent in 5% of Côt
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Côt
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Côt
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Côt
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Côt
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Côt
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Côt
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Côt
- CranberryPresent in 2% of Côt
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Côt
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Côt
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Côt
- SmokePresent in 1% of Côt