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Wine Bordeaux-Côtes-de-Francs
The AOC Bordeaux Côtes-de-Francs, which became Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux in 2009, is an appellation located in the Gironde department, east of Libourne. The appellation produces mainly red wines, but also a minority of dry and sweet white wines. Read more on Bordeaux-Côtes-de-Francs
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Appellation Bordeaux-Côtes-de-Francs
The Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux AOC: the origins of the name date back to the 6th century
The appellation, located 10km east of Saint-Emilion, is located in the communes of Francs, Saint-Cibard and Tayac. The name Francs is said to have originated in the 6th century. Indeed, when Clovis, the first king of the Franks, won the battle of Vouillé in 507, he seized Aquitaine and created a detachment of the Frankish army in a place called in Latin Ad francos, which became Francs.
Spread over 510 hectares, the AOC Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux is one of the smallest appellations in Bordeaux. The climate is continental; winters are harsh and summers are hot. Situated on hills and slopes, the vines enjoy chalky-clay soils and marl, which give the wines a deep colour.
The grape varieties used to produce the red wines are merlot, cabernet-sauvignon and cabernet franc. The semillon, muscadelle and sauvignon are used in the composition of the white wines of the appellation.
Taste the wines of the AOC Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux
The AOC Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux Rouge has a clear and deep, dark robe with purple highlights.
The nose is quite complex, with hints of red fruits and flowers. Its nose is quite complex, with notes of vanilla, ripe fruit, toast, leather and undergrowth. There are quite often scents of prune and blueberry. The palate is full-bodied, rich and rather tannic.
The dry white wines of the appellation have a yellow colour with green highlights. The nose is fruity, accompanied by roasted notes. There is broom, boxwood, dried fruit, pineapple, pear and sometimes honey. On the palate, these wines are lively and woody, quite fat in the second half.
AOC Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux Sweet White has a warm, golden yellow colour. The nose develops scents of apricot, acacia and exotic fruits. Its palate is supple, suave, harmonious and round.
AOC Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux: what food and wine pairings?
The red wines that bear this appellation go very well with meats in prune sauce, spicy dishes such as tajines, beef or even pasta in tomato sauce.
The dry white Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux goes well with fish dishes in sauce such as blanquette de poisson or couscous de la mer. Veal will also be sublimated by this wine.
As for the sweet white wine of this AOC, it will be harmonious with foie gras and desserts with caramelised or flambéed fruits, for example tarte tatin. An original pairing can be made with goat's cheese.
Bordeaux appellations
Côtes-de-Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire
Moulis-en-Médoc
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