The Wines of Cotes de Gascogne
The Cotes de Gascogne wine region of France is located between Bordeaux and the border with Spain, in what is collectively referred to as “South West France."
The Cotes de Gascogne wine region of France is located between Bordeaux and the border with Spain, in what is collectively referred to as “South West France."
The "red blend" category of wine has expanded sharply over the last few years. By definition, these wines contain less than 75% of any one specific grape. The category currently accounts for approximately 40% of new wines introduced in the U.S. and has surpassed Cabernet Sauvignon in volume of purchases in this country.
Gigondas is a French wine region located in Southern Rhone and Chateau Saint Cosme is one of the leading estates of the region.
Bordeaux is one of the largest, long lived, and most prestigious wine regions in the world.
Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14th. It commemorates the storming of The Bastille, a medieval fortress, armory, and political prison, in Paris. Its fall was the French Revolution's flashpoint, and ultimately led to the French Monarchy’s downfall and the creation of a republican democracy. On this day, the French celebrate "Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity".
