Wines Côtes de Duras

Between Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde, lies the terroir of the Côtes de Duras vineyards

La géographie du pays Duraquois est ciselée par une succession de collines, de routes, de chemins escarpés et de vallons qui en font la richesse et la beauté de ce territoire. Ce beau bout de terre offre, par ses qualités, un endroit propice à la culture de la vigne. C’est là qu’est implanté sur 35 hectares de vignobles, le Domaine de la Tuilerie la Breille, producteur indépendant de vin Côtes de Duras.
L’histoire de ce terroir remonte au douzième siècle. Aliénor d’Aquitaine épouse Henri Plantagenêt qui est le futur roi d’Angleterre. Il éclate, alors, des conflits qui vont s’écouler sur 3 siècles. Le vignoble traversera la guerre de Cent Ans, mais restera assez bien épargné. L’histoire raconte aussi que pour limiter la production de vin, Louis XV interdit de nouvelle plantation de vignes. Pour le coup, la région a vu naître des mûriers et l’eau-de-vie qui en découle. Après l’invasion des Anglais, historiquement, le vignoble en Côtes de Duras traversera les deux guerres mondiales.
It is during the Second World War, on February 16, 1937, that the wines in Côtes de Duras obtain the famous mention AOC (appellation of controlled origin).
This recognition of this terroir marks its difference and authenticity with its neighbors in the Bordeaux vineyards. To further mark the trademark and its identity, in 2014, November 3 is the Interprofession of Bergerac and Duras wines.
Le vignoble en Côtes de Duras se situe dans le croisement de trois départements : le Lot-et-Garonne, la Dordogne et la gironde. Quinze communes sont implantées sur le terroir du vignoble de Duras. Posées à flanc de colline, proche de la rivière, cette exposition et la qualité du sol donnent le caractère atypique de la production des vins rouges, vins blancs, vins rosés Côtes de Duras.

The different Côtes de Duras wines

The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée or Protected Designation of Origin Côtes de Duras offers red, dry white, sweet white and rosé wines

You will not be outdone in finding different Côtes de Duras wines, from red to white.

  • For the red Côtes de Duras wines, the division is made between the Merlot grape variety and the Cabernets. This mixture brings roundness in mouth and tannins for power and length in mouth. You will find either aged in oak barrels for more character and authenticity or aged in stainless steel tanks.
    • For the Côtes de Duras rosé wines, you will find a fruity wine. To be served chilled, around 8 degrees, in the mouth, you will find refreshing notes of red fruits. Grape variety Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
    • For the Côtes de Duras white wines, two wines are available. The sweet white, Sémillon grape variety, sometimes Muscadet grape variety, delivers aromas of candied fruits, soft, subtly sweet, it is a light wine to drink with dessert, as an aperitif or to accompany a plate of foie gras from the South West. You can also taste the dry white wine, this Sauvignon grape variety, is drunk fresh. Fruity with some acidulous notes, it will be a perfect match for your seafood.
    All this panel of different wines Côtes de Duras, you will find it in the domain of the Tuilerie la Breille located on the commune of Loubès-Bernac.
    The grape varieties found on the Duras terroir are :
    • Le cabernet Franc
    • Le Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Le Côt
    • Le Merlot
    • Le Chenin
    • Le Mauzac
    • La Muscadelle
    • L’Ondenc
    • Le Sauvignon
    • Le Sauvignon gris
    • Le Sémillon
    The Côtes de Duras wines have joined the Bergerac wines, in order to highlight the continuity of the landscapes and the terroir of these wines of character. This great vineyard of southwest France, not far from the Bordeaux vineyard, expresses all the conviviality and know-how of the Lot-et-Garonne and the neighboring Dordogne. In Lot-et-Garonne, wine is the companion of our dear southwestern gastronomy and Duras wines are there to sublimate it.
    L’ensemble des terres viticoles reposent sur un sol constitué de marnes, de molasses, d’argile et de calcaire.
    The maritime climate, although a bit further from the coast, has a bit more seasonal variation. Mild springs favor early budding, while warm, sunny summers provide excellent ripening opportunities, especially due to the region's generally southern exposure. In autumn, morning fogs followed by warm afternoons are conducive to the development of Botrytis cinerea (a polyphagous fungus), which is a parasite but considered a "noble rot", and some sweet white wines are made under the appellation Côtes de Duras. In continuity with its Bordeaux cousin, the Côtes de Duras has no reason to be ashamed of offering different quality wines.
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The Domaine de la Tuilerie La Breille and its Côtes de Duras wines

Vous aurez plaisir, en vous baladant sur les routes du Lot-et-Garonne ou bien en faisant la route des vins, de trouver sur votre trajet le Domaine viticole : Le Domaine de la Tuilerie La Breille. Exploitation familiale depuis les années 1940 produit des vins en Côtes de Duras. Sortie de ses 35 hectares, six bouteilles sont à l’honneur :
• Vin rouge traditionnel
• Vin rouge vieillit en fût de chêne
• Vin blanc moelleux
• Vin blanc sec
• Vin rosé
• Vin typé mousseux « La Méthode »
It is one of the oldest wineries in the Protected Designation of Origin for Duras wines. All the work accomplished over the years has allowed the owners of the winery to collect titles more prestigious than the others:
• Coup de cœur vin guide Achette en 2017 pour le blanc sec
• Médaille d’Or au salon de l’agriculture en 2017 pour le blanc sec 2016
• Médaille d’Or concours des vins de Lot-et-Garonne 2013 – 2014
For those who prefer wine in cubes, you will have the choice to find the traditional red wine, the rosé and the dry white in 5L packaging. Ideal for summer evenings, barbecues, or picnics with family and friends.
Moreover, the passion of the vine brings the Domaine de la Tuilerie La Breille to make a grape juice in the spirit of what was done in the past.
So, if you come in the country of Duras, come and visit les domaines viticoles en Côtes de Duras and consider tasting, in moderation, the Côtes de Duras wines at Domaine de la Tuilerie La Breille.

DOMAINE DE LA TUILERIE

La Breille

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