Grape Varieties
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle, Merlot
Most Famous Site
Saint-Macaire
Vineyard Area
50 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire Limestone slopes on the right bank of the Garonne
Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire: a white-wine miniature with a medieval backdrop.
SOILS
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
CLIMATE · Maritime
Mild Atlantic, Garonne fog in autumn.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Limestone slopes above the Garonne at Saint-Macaire.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteMerlot
RedSémillon
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Limestone, clay
Top profiles
1 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire?
The key grape varieties in Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire are Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle and Merlot. The best-known vineyard is Saint-Macaire.
When is the best time to visit Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire for wine?
The harvest in Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire taste like?
Soils: Limestone, clay. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire?
Cellarmap lists 3 wineries in Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire across roughly 50 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire?
Saint-Macaire is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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