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Côtes de Bourg
Côtes-de-Bourg wines come from the Bourg vineyards, located on the right bank of the Gironde estuary, some 35 km north of Bordeaux. The Côtes-de-Bourg appellation d'origine contrôlée was granted in 1936 for red wines and in 1945 for white wines, and covers fifteen communes located on the slopes overlooking the Dordogne and Gironde rivers.

The river's water mass softens the very sunny microclimate of the hillsides. The soils are mainly clay-limestone. They are underlain by layers of porous stones that provide good natural drainage. The 4,000-hectare vineyard produces almost 200,000 hectolitres of wine a year.

The grape varieties used for Côtes-de-Bourg wines are mainly Merlot, combined with Cabernet Sauvignon and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Franc. These elegant wines reveal their fine personality, particularly with white meats, game and red meats. Côtes-de-Bourg wines are extremely deep purple with black highlights. Elegantly full-bodied, they express aromas of stewed black berries, with hints of undergrowth and spices. Aged in oak barrels, they are particularly well-suited to ageing (5 to 10 years), when they develop subtly complex bouquets that are both powerful and refined, like the wines of Château Martinat, Château des Jonqueyres or Château Grand Maison.

Côtes-de-Bourg, wines of exceptional taste

Also known as Bourgeais or Bourg, Côtes-de-Bourg is one of Bordeaux's oldest vineyards. This Bordeaux appellation designates red and white wines renowned for their exceptional quality. The Bordeaux vineyards represent a historic wine-growing region that is recognized the world over. France's leading vineyard in terms of quantity, 5,983,000 hectoliters of the region's 38 Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) wines are produced each year.

The Côtes-de-Bourg appellation

According to historians, the region's wine culture has existed since antiquity, when the Romans called it "Vitis Biturica". In 1936, Côtes-de-Bourg was awarded the AOC label, and the AOP (Appellation Origine Protégée) in 1941. Côtes-de-Bourg is an integral part of both the local and international economies. This is perhaps due to its strategic location close to the Atlantic coast. With Northern Europe and the United Kingdom, it established a trading partnership. The Côtes-de-Bourg have thus become the undisputed leaders of the Bordeaux region.

Covering an area of over 117,000 hectares, this AOC offers a wide diversity of terroirs. At low altitude, Côtes-de-Bourg rarely exceeds 100 meters on the magnificent valleys and hillsides of the Dordogne. In addition to being sandy and gravelly, the soil is essentially clay-limestone. Thanks to the porosity of the soil, there is no stagnant water. In this way, the soil can retain all the mineral elements essential to the vine.

The plots of Côtes-de-Bourg wine also benefit from ideal climatic conditions for good vine growth. Typically Aquitaine, the climate is temperate and absolutely oceanic. Every year, the vines are warmed by the sun for an average of 240 days.

White Côtes-de-Bourg

Côtes-de-Bourg blanc is a blend of wines made from several grape varieties, including Colombard, Sauvignon, Muscadelle, Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Gris. Pale yellow with green highlights, these wines are usually dry and fruity. Known for their freshness, they are renowned for being fine, modern wines. They are delicious as aperitifs. In addition to their exotic fruit notes, some vintages also have incomparable fruity expressions.

For an excellent food and wine pairing, Côtes-de-Bourg, a great white Bordeaux wine, should be enjoyed at a temperature between 10 and 12°C with fish, white meats, fresh cheeses, gizzard salads... They are also exquisite with fruit soufflés, tarts, ice creams or sorbets...

Côtes-de-Bourg red wines

Three words can describe Côtes-de-Bourg red wine: dark, robust and long-lasting. Often garnet-colored, this wine is tannic with typical Merlot aromas. Other Malbec fragrances, such as wildflower, poppy and saffron, are also present. These elements give it complexity and elegance, qualities much appreciated by red wine enthusiasts. They can also reveal a deep ruby-red color, with purplish highlights for those who are still young. Spicy notes from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon form an impetuous duo. As Côtes-de-Bourg reds are blended wines, an exceptional quartet is created at the end.

They should be cellared for ten years. However, you can enjoy them in their youth. Thanks to their unique character, they are sure to delight lovers of fruity wines. To fully appreciate red Côtes-de-Bourg, serve between 15 and 17°C. Pair them with red meats, cooked cheeses, charcuterie, river fish, game...


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Château Merigot - Côtes de Bourg 2021

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3/5 (2 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

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90/100 James Suckling

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Médaille d'Or Challenge International du Vin

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Médaille d'Or Concours Féminalise

merlot
full-bodied
silky tannins
guaranteed fun

"A novelty that quickly made the TOP sales list!

"This gravel merlot offers structure, volume and excellent balance. On this fresh vintage, it remains full-bodied, with silky tannins and a dynamic finish. Enjoy with Provençal stew or roast beef". (Guide Hachette - Edition 2024) - This Côtes de Bourg offers TOP value for money, and has been acclaimed by our team of buyers!

Château Montfollet - Côtes de Bourg Altus 2020

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3/5 (2 reviews)

91-92/100 James Suckling

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Médaille d'Or Concours Féminalise

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Médaille d'Or Concours Bordeaux

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Médaille d'Or Challenge International du Vin

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88/100 Wine Enthusiast

merlot
delicious
juicy

"Triple gold medallist!"

"Lots of blackberries and blueberries with a bit of wet earth and chocolate. Full and flavorful. Juicy, chewy tannins. Tasty finish." (James Suckling 2021) - This 3 Gold Medal-winning red wine is unquestionably one of our best sellers!

Château de la Grave Caractère - Côtes de Bourg 2019

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3.6/5 (7 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

(2018 vintage notes)
merlot
powerful
harmonious
red meat
quality-price

"Harmony and elegance!

This is the estate's emblematic wine, the family story. Made mainly from Merlot grapes grown on a clay-limestone terroir. Cabernet Sauvignon adds a touch of spice and freshness. freshness to the wine. Excellent value for money.

Château de la Grave - Côtes de Bourg Grains Fins 2022

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4.8/5 (4 reviews)

floral
ample
fish
quality-price
originality

"A unique and atypical Bordeaux white wine!

Following in the footsteps of the 2020 and 2021, the 2022 vintage is THE atypical Bordeaux white wine, with its original blend of Sémillon and Colombard. A true Favorite of the team, its ageing in oak barrels gives it subtle, mellow aromas of slightly buttery woodiness, coupled with notes of lemon zest, grapefruit and acacia flower. The wine is fat and velvety, with a lively finish. A price/pleasure ratio not to be missed!

Château Puy d'Amour - Côtes de Bourg Coup de foudre (Sans soufre ajouté) BIO 2021

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3.2/5 (16 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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91/100 Wine Enthusiast

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Médaille d'Or Concours de Mâcon

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Médaille d'Or Challenge International du Vin

merlot
fruity
round-tipped
no added sulfur
bio&bon

"A fruit bomb!"

"Supple, fresh, built on perfectly ripe material, this Côtes-de-Bourg is already very tasty, and holds great promise for the future. We love its silky structure, juicy fruit, volume, roundness and, more generally, its excellent harmony. A good price-pleasure ratio for this very attractive wine, which will go well with roast poultry". (Guide Hachette des Vins - Edition 2024) - Château Puy d'Amour is the ideal accompaniment to grilled red meat, meat in sauce, or refined cheeses. An ideal red wine, full of charm!

Château Roc de Cambes Côtes de Bourg 2019

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92+/100 Robert Parker

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92-94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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16+/20 Jancis Robinson

concentrate
gracious
red meat
unique

"An irresistible vintage, an explosive beauty!"

"The 2019 Roc de Cambes has revealed itself brilliantly, offering aromas of blackcurrant, sweet berries, cigar wrapper and rich spices, followed by a full-bodied, layered, elegantly muscular, deep and concentrated palate, its fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe acids and ripe, powdery tannins. This isa fine vintage that is likely to trample on 2016. Despite its modest appellation, don't hesitate to cellar it, as Roc de Cambes is invariably better integrated and more interesting with a decade on the clock than on release." (Wine Advocate 2022). Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method)

Château Relais de la Poste - Cuvée Malbec 2016

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3.8/5 (8 reviews)

15/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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89/100 Robert Parker

malbec
intensity
coated tannins
safe bet

"Château Relais de la Poste's Cuvée Malbec 2016 is aged in dried American oak over a long period. It has a seductive nose of blackberry, dark chocolate and a touch of black pepper that gains intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight chewiness on the attack, evolving to a fairly lively, white pepper-tinged middle with finer tannins than I expected. The Malbec really comes into its own here, delivering a minty freshness on the finish. Enjoy it over the next 5 or 6 years." (Wine Advocate) A sure bet!

Château Relais de la Poste - Cuvée Tradition 2018

Médaille d'Or Concours Lyon

merlot
top deal

Merlot escorted by two Cabernet grapes offers a wine with slightly woody, ripe fruit notes that quickly gains in complexity on a straightforward, youthful, typical background. Concentration, character and elegance of bouquet and structure. A real treat!

Château Castel la Rose - Côtes de Bourg Sans soufre ajouté 2019

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3.7/5 (10 reviews)

92/100 A. Larsson

(2018 vintage notes)
merlot
gourmet
no added sulfur

"A success story

Its purplish color is seductive. The nose, still in its youth, is exotic and spirited, with notes of sweet spices and red fruits. On the palate, its polished tannins and amplitude give it great purity. A real delight!

Château de Monteberiot - La Part des Fées 2014

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3.8/5 (4 reviews)

1*Étoile Hachette

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16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"Subtle, complex nose, fruity, floral and mineral, fleshy, straightforward, harmonious palate, with lovely ripe tannins, very persistent aromas, sustained by a lovely freshness. Refined and full of potential ". (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) An irresistible cuvée!

Château de Monteberiot - Villa Jeanne 2014

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3.4/5 (10 reviews)

16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"Superb, exuberant nose, offering great ripe fruit, notes of violets, sweet flowers and soft spices, opulent palate, with a beautiful attack, tasty tannins, fruit, length and vivacity. Potential and charm. Real value for money ". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2018)

Château Moulin des Richards - Cuvée Caroline 2013

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3.4/5 (24 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

"This Cuvée Caroline offers the immense advantage of combining quality and quantity. Produced from 64 ha of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, it opens without false note with intense, greedy aromas of red and black candied fruit, mixed with spices and toasted almond. The palate is full-bodied and round, underpinned by dense but well-coated tannins that respect the overall harmony and carry through to the slightly spirited finish". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)

Château Martinat 2013

14,5/20 Gault & Millau

This cuvée is characterized on the nose by citrus and exotic fruit aromas, accompanied by a lovely freshness on the palate. The astonishing richness of Sauvignon Gris comes through on the finish... Enjoy this white with seafood or grilled fish, for example...

Château Martinat 2010

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3.7/5 (3 reviews)

14,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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15,5/20 Gault & Millau

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1*Étoile Hachette

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14/20 RVF (G&M)

"Stéphane Donze is not looking for power in this medium-bodied wine. Well-spiced, it retains a pleasant, flowing fruitiness without any roughness. At its best." (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2015 - Gerbelle & Maurange). A Côtes de Bourg with ripe, silky tannins and woody notes that subtly blend into an elegant, powerful body... A beautiful bottle!

Clos Alphonse Dubreuil 2008

Note: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
"A wine of great intensity combining power and elegance, beautiful sap and greedy fruit, discreet oak, precise ripeness with lots of substance and long persistence on freshness. A very fine bottle". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2012)