The Blaye vineyard is in the region of Bordeaux, bordering the right bank of the River Gironde, It stretches over 5,000 hectares of different types of soil, such as chalky, sandy, and chalky-clay. . It surrounds the Côtes de Bourgand is grouped together in three aAOC (Appellation d'origine contrôlée or quality-controlled designation of origin):
Il entoure les côtes de Bourg et regroupe trois AOC :
The red wines are powerful and fruity. They go well with red meats or cheeses, such as :
The white wines are dry and aromatic. Some examples of accompaniments for premières-côtes-de-Blaye are:
• seafood
• fried scallops
• fish in a sauce
• salmon pie
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