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Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux

Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux wine guide: the appellation in France, its Merlot, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Merlot
Styles
red · dry white
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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find

Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux is an appellation of Côtes de Bordeaux, France.

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

The ground underneath is clay, gravel and limestone.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

The region is known for red wine and dry white wine.

Soil
ClayGravelLimestone
Climate
Maritime/oceanicTemperate
Terrain
Riverside
Styles
reddry white

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Chateau Carbonneau 'La Franc Touch', Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Carbonneau 'La Verriere' Blanc, Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Carbonneau 'La Verriere', Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Carbonneau 'PurJus', Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Carbonneau Cuvee 'Classique', Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Carbonneau Cuvee 'Margot', Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Carbonneau Cuvee 'Sequoia', Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France
  • Chateau Claire Abbaye, Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France

Nearby regions.

Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux: common questions

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What grapes is Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux known for?
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Merlot is the signature grape of Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux make?
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Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux produces red wine and dry white wine.
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Where is Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux?
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You will find Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux in France, where it is an appellation.

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