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Le Bihan Touraine Rouge Cot-Carde
Maison Le Bihan
France - Loire Valley - Touraine

Purple red color.
The nose is open and offers a cocktail of red fruits.
The mouth is mineral and fine.
This wine offers an alliance between woody notes and black fruit.

Specifications
Appellation
Touraine
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Cot (same as Malbec)
Age of vines
Average 50 years
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Clay limestone mother rock of the white tuffaut
Vinification
manual harvesting, maceration for 20 days, Aged for 18 months in 40% French Oak barrels and 60% Stainless Steel tanks.
Production
833 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Simmered dishes, red meats.

Reviews and News

2021 Le Bihan Touraine Rouge Cot-Carde - 92 PTS - WE

2021 Le Bihan Touraine Rouge Cot-Carde - 92 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts

 "If you've never tried Malbec from the Loire, start with this bottle. Deep-purple in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of blackberry, blueberry, black tea, rhubarb and cranberry with hints of dried hay. Velvety in texture, the wine is firm, flavorsome and brings together a cacophony of elements that lend complexity. — Reggie SOLOMON"
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2023), 90 pts

Producer Information: Maison Le Bihan

Maison Le Bihan is located in the Loire Valley in a small village called Angé (not to be confused with Angers). 

The estate was founded in 1786 by The Morcellet family ...
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