Estate, cellar and castle: what if you started your vacation in Val de Garonne on a good note? A note of red and black fruits for example, enhanced with a hint of spices to better reflect the character of the South-West grape varieties. A note of generosity, know-how and pride. In short, a note ofAOC Côtes du Marmandais ! Grape varieties, advice and food-wine pairings: a look back at an appellation that is unanimously approved.
Côtes du Marmandais wines: earthy in character…
To which territory does an AOC Côtes du Marmandais wine correspond?
Come to the Marmandais region, on the banks of the fertile Garonne to listen to our vines sing. Listen carefully: on the right bank, Guyenne whispers, while on the left, Gascony hums. In total, there are more than 1320 hectares of vineyards spread over 27 communes in Lot-et-Garonne.
As for the soils of the AOC Côtes du Marmandais, they are very important. The left bank of the Garonne offers clay-gravelly soil which gives our red gravel all their tannin. In contrast, the right bank of the river is renowned for its clay-limestone soil, from which round and fine Marmandais wines are born, suitable for long aging. This is called digging into the question!
Pink, white, red: AOCs in the colors of Marmandais…
If the Côtes du Marmandais are renowned for their reds which flatter the palate, you must also count on their luminous and delicious whites. Not to mention the Côtes du Marmandais rosé, a dry AOP wine which benefits from the clay-limestone soils of the region.
Come, let’s tour the area:
🟤 Red wine ⚪ White wine
| 3 traditional noble grape varieties | 3 more typical grape varieties | 6 most widespread grape varieties |
| 🟤 Merlot – Sweet and sensual wines 🟤 Cabernet Franc – Light and spicy wines 🟤 Cabernet Sauvignon – Robust and tannic wines | 🟤 Malbec – Powerful and fruity wines 🟤 Syrah – Structured and peppery wines 🟤 Abouriou – Affirmed and fruity wines | 🟤 Gamay – Fresh and fruity wines ⚪ Muscadelle – Soft and floral wines ⚪ Sauvignon – Smooth and tangy wines ⚪ Sémillon – Rich and fatty wines 🟤 Shiraz – Acidic and tannic wines ⚪ Ugni Blanc – Acidic and fresh wines |
Where to treat yourself to a bottle of AOC Côtes du Marmandais?
A lilting southwest accent, a ray of sunshine and a raised glass: you can't imagine everything that happens when you uncork a wine from the AOC Côtes du Marmandais! Rosé, red or white, our producers show you all the colors.
Would you rather visit an estate, a cellar or a castle? Follow the leader :
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Food and wine pairings: the AOC Côtes du Marmandais comes to the table!
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or even Malbec… So many beautiful grape varieties that deserve to be in the spotlight. But today, it’s Abouriou’s turn! And it’s Sandra from the cellar “The Marmandais” who tells us about it, between anecdotes and culinary associations.
L'Abouriou is the story of a resurrection in Lot-et-Garonne. That of a grape variety with a generous character, already present in the XNUMXth century. At that time, there was little interest in rare grape varieties and the more traditional Bordeaux varieties were more popular. The Abouriou then ends up falling into oblivion. Here, in Marmandais, we have chosen to bring this grape variety back to life and make it the pride of our terroir. He’s a bit like our mascot now!”
His favorite food and wine pairing?
“Duck and Abouriou, without hesitation. The red and black fruit notes of Abouriou and the powerful aromas of Val de Garonne poultry combine wonderfully. Publish the bans!
