The Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appellation incorporates the “Union des Côtes de Bordeaux”

The Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appellation incorporates the “Union des Côtes de Bordeaux

 

 

vertdevin-L'appellation Sainte-Foy Bordeaux intègre l’Union des Côtes de BordeauxOn Thursday, April 28, 2016, the General Assembly of Côtes de Bordeaux’ winemakers has approved unanimously the integration of the Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appellation in the “Union des Côtes de Bordeaux“.

A historical event! For the first time in its history, the Union des Côtes de Bordeaux is growing! From the 2016 harvest, the Union des Côtes de Bordeaux will bring together 5 terroirs : Blaye, Cadillac, Castillon, Francs and Sainte-Foy. With these news it confirms its attractiveness, dynamism and strengthens its influence among the wines of Bordeaux.

Sainte-Foy Bordeaux: A fifth member to the Côtes de Bordeaux !

From the 2016 harvest, the Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appellation will officially become “Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux“. A decision that comes after eight years of meetings, exchanges and work between all members.

We wanted to join the Côtes de Bordeaux because we had the desire to integrate a force that would allow us to benefit from dynamic and impactful promotions. So it is a real satisfaction to have our application approved ! ” (Wilfrid Franc de Ferrière, président de l’appellation Sainte-Foy Bordeaux)

Finally, these are 30 new members, a geographical area of 500 hectares and a production of 10,000 extra hectoliters (including soft and sweet white wines), which will become part of the Union des Côtes de Bordeaux.