Cotes d'Auvergne

Cotes d’Auvergne is an appellation of Loire Valley, France.

Growers build the wines around Gamay, filling out the blend with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The ground underneath is volcanic.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as hills and riverside.

Red wine, rosé wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fruity with a vibrant acidity, showcasing the volcanic terroir, light and refreshing and berry notes.

Inside it sit Madargue, Châteaugay, Chanturgue, Corent and Boudes.

At the table these bottles work with beef, pork, grilled chicken and salads.

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

In the glass.

Red: Fruity with a vibrant acidity, Showcasing the volcanic terroir.

Rosé: Light and refreshing, Berry notes.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Benoit Montel Cotes d'Auvergne Madargue, Loire, France
• Camille et Mikael Hyvert Domaine des Trouilleres Cotes d'Auvergne Le Clan Sous L'Arbre, Auvergne, France
• Cave Saint-Verny Cotes d'Auvergne Le Pinot Noir, Loire, France
• Cave Saint-Verny Cotes d'Auvergne Les Volcans Rouge, Loire, France
• Desprat Saint Verny Cotes d'Auvergne 'La Legendaire', Loire, France
• Desprat Saint Verny Cotes d'Auvergne 'Terre & Lave' Blanc, Loire, France
• Desprat Saint Verny Cotes d'Auvergne 'Terre & Lave' Rouge, Loire, France
• Domaine Lapilli Cotes d'Auvergne Meizou, Loire, France

At the table.

• Beef
• Pork
• Grilled chicken
• Salads
• Cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Cotes d'Auvergne: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Loire Valley guide.