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Côtes de Francs

Close to Saint Emilion and Côtes de Castillon, Côtes de Francs is one of the highest vineyard in Bordeaux.

Côtes de Francs takes advantage of the lowest rain in the area and a soil rich in clay and limestone. Côtes de Francs is a full-flavored red wine.

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C
ôtes de Francs wine information:

Appellation: Appellation Côtes de Francs Controlée
Location:

10km east of St Emilion
On one of the highest point in Bordeaux

Places: Francs, Saint Cibard, Tayac
Soil: Clayey-limestone
Size: 490 ha (1,200 acres)
Production: 3.6 million bottles
Almost 100% red wine
Grapes in Côtes de Francs: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Type of wine: Full flavored red wine
Age: 4 to 8 years
Vintages:
(recommended)
2005, 2003, 2000
Aromas:

Black currant
Licorice

Food: Red meat

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