Maison RiviereChâteau La Légve Côtes de Duras
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Maison Riviere's Château La Légve Côtes de Duras.
Discover the grape variety: Ahmeur bou A(h)meur
Its origin would be from North Africa (Algeria/Kabylie) or Spain. It is a variety that was often grown on trellises in front of houses and sometimes its grapes were preserved in brandy to be enjoyed throughout the year. It is found in North Africa, the United States (California), Argentina, Spain and Portugal. In France, it is not well known because of its susceptibility to winter frosts and its late ripening.
Informations about the Maison Riviere
The Maison Riviere is one of wineries to follow in Côtes de Duras.. It offers 231 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Duras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
The word of the wine: Trader-Handler
Champagne term for a merchant who buys grapes to make a Champagne wine himself.
