The best wines of Côtes de Duras

Discover the best wines of Côtes de Duras of South West as well as the best winemakers of Côtes de Duras and estates of Côtes de Duras to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Côtes de Duras and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Côtes de Duras by region

Looking for a good wine of Côtes de Duras of South West among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Côtes de Duras. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Côtes de Duras with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Côtes de Duras

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Côtes de Duras

Red wines from the region of Côtes de Duras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, grilled leg of lamb marinated in aromatic oil or potjevleesch.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Côtes de Duras

On the nose the red wine of the region of Côtes de Duras. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, jam or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of leather, vanilla or smoke. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Côtes de Duras. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Côtes de Duras

  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Côtes de Duras

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Côtes de Duras

A wine route planned in the region of Côtes de Duras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Côtes de Duras.

Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Duras

The wine region of Côtes de Duras is located in the region of Guyenne of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mouthes le Bihan or the Domaine Mouthes le Bihan produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Duras are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Duras often reveals types of flavors of minerality, tropical or grass and sometimes also flavors of leather, tobacco or chocolate.

In the mouth of Côtes de Duras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 121 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes de Duras, producing 346 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes de Duras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.

Great white wines of Côtes de Duras

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Côtes de Duras

White wines from the region of Côtes de Duras go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of cod "bacalhau a gomes de sa, scallops with cream or express cherry clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Côtes de Duras

On the nose the white wine of the region of Côtes de Duras. often reveals types of flavors of earthy, citrus or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of gooseberry, pear or minerality.

The best vintages in white wine of Côtes de Duras

  • 2009With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.66/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Côtes de Duras

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Côtes de Duras

A wine route planned in the region of Côtes de Duras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Côtes de Duras.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Côtes de Duras

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Côtes de Duras

Sparkling wines from the region of Côtes de Duras go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Côtes de Duras

A wine route planned in the region of Côtes de Duras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Côtes de Duras.

The word of the wine: Liquid

Sweet wine containing more than 50 grams of residual sugar per liter. Sweet wines are made from grapes often affected by botrytis cinerea and concentrated either by passerillage (drying of the grapes on the vine stock), or after the harvest (straw wines), or by the cold (ice wines).

Great pink wines of Côtes de Duras

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Côtes de Duras

Pink wines from the region of Côtes de Duras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of baeckeoffe, auvergne potée or shish kebab.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Côtes de Duras

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Côtes de Duras. often reveals types of flavors of rhubarb, vegetal.

The best vintages in pink wine of Côtes de Duras

  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.18/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Côtes de Duras

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Côtes de Duras

A wine route planned in the region of Côtes de Duras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Côtes de Duras.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sweet wines of Côtes de Duras

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Côtes de Duras

Sweet wines from the region of Côtes de Duras go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of pasta salmon - fresh cream, lobster and scallops on a bed of leeks or simple pancake batter.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Côtes de Duras

  • 2011With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.10/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Côtes de Duras

  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Muscadelle

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Côtes de Duras

A wine route planned in the region of Côtes de Duras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Côtes de Duras.

The word of the wine: Turbidity

The state of a cloudy wine, due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

News from the vineyard of Côtes de Duras

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