AOC Cotes de Blaye

Cotes de Blaye is a massive wine producing region with more than 6,600 hectares under vine. The appellation produces for the most part, simple, easy drinking red Bordeaux wine that is often enjoyed by the local French population. In total, 40 different communes make up the sizable appellation.

Close to 450 growers are active in the appellation. There are 3 Cooperatives. For the grape varietals planted, Merlot is king in the Cotes de Blaye appellation, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon. The region is also cultivated with a fairly large amount of Malbec in the vineyards.

Due to its large size, Cotes de Blaye features a wide and diverse array of terroirs and soils, that range from limestone and clay on the hillsides, to soils with more gravel, sand and chalk at the bottom of the slopes and on the flats. With its diverse array of soils, Cotes de Blaye is able to produce both red and white Bordeaux wine.

Cotes de Blaye Famous Producers 

Famous Prodecers: Chateau La Tonnelle, Chateau Bel-Air La Royere, Chateau Gigault Cuvee Viva, Chateau les Bertrands Cuvee Nectar, Chateau Haut-Colombier, Chateau Dubraud Grand Vin, Chateau Perenne, Chateau Peyredoulle, Chateau Segonzac Tradition, Chateau Belle Coline, Chateau Les Grands Marechaux, Chateau Roland La Garde Tradition, Chateau Cantinot, Chateau Canteloup, Chateau Terre Blanque, Chateau les Jonqueyres, Chateau Magdeleine Bouhou, Chateau Mayne Guyon