Côtes de Bourg is located on the right bank of the Dordogne river at the point where it meets the Gironde river in the Bordeaux region.

South of Blaye, the small appellation around the village of Bourg produces a better medium-body red wine than its neighbor. The wine from Côtes de Bourg is quite tannic with strong aromas of red fruits.

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Côtes de Bourg wine information :
 

Appellation:	Appellation Côtes de Bourg Controlée
Location:	30 Km (19 miles) north of Bordeaux, where Gironde and Dordogne meet
Places:	Bourg sur Gironde, Lansac, Tauriac, Teuillac, etc.
Soil:	Clayey-limestone
Size:	3,700 ha (9,000 acres)
Production:	31 million bottles
Grapes in Côtes de Bourg:	Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Type of wine:	Medium-body tannic red wine Limited production of dry white wine
Age:	2 to 5 years
Vintages: (recommended)	2005, 2003
Aromas:	Red fruits
Food:	Grilled red meat Veal, Turkey Sausage, Paté
Côtes de Bourg and Cheese:	Comté Laguiole Morbier Reblochon Next : Médoc

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