The Château Gaillot of Côtes de Duras of South West

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.