Côtes de Bourg

Situation and soil about Cotes de Bourg area  
The vineyard of the Côtes de Bourg is located approximately 30 km North of the town of Bordeaux. Cotes de Bourg is extends over 15 communes surrounding the village of Bourg-sur-Gironde. The Cotes de Bourg soil is very well diversified with a mixture of broken argile, limestones and sandy grounds. The region Cotes de Bourg enjoys a dry and moderate microclimate. 

Characteristics about Cotes de Bourg appellation 
In their youth, the Côtes de Bourg are often characterized by flavours of red fruits and spices. Their robust but elegant structure is the result of a high proportion of Merlot

 within the blending. The wines of the appellation Cotes de Bourg may be appreciated at a young age for their charming fruit and the balance of their body. But many Cotes de Bourg growers produce wines which have fine ageing aptitudes. The Bourgeais appellation regroups about 500 producers, out of which 1/3 are affiliated with one of the four local co-operatives units. 

Main properties of the appellation Cotes de Bourg
The non exhaustive list of the appellation's best properties includes: Barreyre, Bel-Air, Bellevue, la Grave, and Renardière.

Varietals and technical data about Cotes de Bourg appellation
With a surface of 3800 ha, the average production, 95% in red, is of approx. 220000 hl. 

Average yield about Cotes de Bourg appellation: 55 hl/ha. 

Principal type of vines about Cotes de Bourg appellation: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The appellation also produces approx. 1200 hl of dry white mainly composed of Sauvignon, Semillon and Muscadelle varietals.