Cotes du Marmandais

Cotes du Marmandais is a wine region of Bordeaux, France.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Abouriou and Malbec, plus two more.

Vines root into chalk, clay and gravel.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, primarily featuring sauvignon blanc, light and fruity and perfect for warm weather.

Quality is codified by the AOC Côtes du Marmandais, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine Elian Da Ros, La Cave du Marmandais and La Vieille Eglise.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, soft cheeses, seafood dishes and spicy foods.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Primarily featuring sauvignon blanc.

Rosé: Light and fruity, Perfect for warm weather.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• AOC Côtes du Marmandais

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Chateau de Beaulieu Cuvee de l'Oratoire, Cotes du Marmandais, France
• Chateau de Beaulieu, Cotes du Marmandais, France
• Chateau Sarraziere, Cotes du Marmandais, France
• Clos Cavenac Grand Clos, Cotes du Marmandais, France
• Clos Cavenac Terra, Cotes du Marmandais, France
• Domaine de Beyssac L'Initial, Cotes du Marmandais, France
• Domaine des Geais, Cotes du Marmandais, France
• Domaine Elian Da Ros 'Chante Coucou' Rouge, Cotes du Marmandais, France

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Soft cheeses
• Seafood dishes
• Spicy foods

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Cotes du Marmandais: common questions

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