Cotes de Bordeaux

Question 1

What are the current subzones of the Côtes de Bordeaux?

Answer 1

Francs
Castillon
Blaye
Cadillac

Question 2

What styles are authorized for Côtes de Bordeaux-Castillon and Côtes de Bordeaux-Cadillac?

Answer 2

Red only

Question 3

What styles are authorized for Côtes de Bordeaux-Blaye?

Answer 3

Rouge, Blanc Sec

Question 4

What styles are authorized for Côtes de Bordeaux-Francs?

Answer 4

Rouge, Blanc Sec, Blanc Liquoreuex

Question 5

What styles are authorized for Blaye?

Answer 5

Red only

Question 6

What styles are authorized for Bourg and Côtes de Bourg?

Answer 6

Rouge, Blanc Sec

Question 7

What is unique about the Côtes de Blaye AOP?

Answer 7

Blanc Sec, incorporating >50% Colombard and Ugni Blanc

Question 8

What is the primary difference between blanc sec from Côtes de Bordeaux-Blaye and Côtes de Blaye?

Answer 8

Côtes de Bordeaux-Blaye requires the classic BDX encépagement of Sauv Blanc, Sauv Gris, Sémillon, and Muscadelle. Côtes de Blaye requires an assemblage of 50% combined Colombard and Ugni Blanc.