Bordeaux · Sub-regions
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux
Bordeaux's easternmost tip at the Bergerac border: a high plateau above the Dordogne around Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, many organic family estates, red, white and sweet wines under the Côtes de Bordeaux umbrella.
Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Most Famous Site
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Pineuilh
Vineyard Area
350 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux Limestone plateau at the Bergerac edge
Bordeaux's easternmost tip: family estates, plenty of organics, fair prices.
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.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Maritime
More continental than core Bordeaux, warmer summers.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
High plateau above the Dordogne around Sainte-Foy-la-Grande.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteCabernet Sauvignon
RedMerlot
RedCabernet Franc
RedSémillon
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Limestone, clay, gravel
All Wineries
28 resultsChâteau
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Saint-Quentin-de-Caplong
Château de Bourgognade
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Saint-Philippe-du-Seignal
Château de Parenchère
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Ligueux
Château des Goulards
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Saint-André-et-Appelles
Château du Barrail
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Eynesse
Château Frontenac
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Pineuilh
Château Goulet
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Caplong
Château Hostens-Picant
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues
Château Jaron
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Landerrouat
Château L'Enclos
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Pineuilh
Château La Bourguette
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Saint-Philippe-du-Seignal
Château la Cabanelle
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt
Château La Chapelle Maillard
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Saint-Quentin-de-Caplong
Château La Roche
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues
Château La Tuque
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Eynesse
Château La Verrière
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Landerrouat
Château Le Peyrail
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues
Château Le Prieuré d'Appelles
Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux · Saint-André-et-Appelles
Events in Bordeaux
All events in Bordeaux →12 Dec – Sun, 13 December 2026
Bordeaux Tasting
Tasting · Bordeaux
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
Wine fair · Straßburg
19 Apr – Thu, 22 April 2027
Semaine des Primeurs Bordeaux
Trade event · Bordeaux
1 May – Sun, 2 May 2027
Portes Ouvertes en Saint-Émilion
Open cellar · Saint-Émilion
Thu, 24 June 2027
Fête de la Fleur
Wine dinner · Bordeaux
Sat, 11 September 2027
Marathon du Médoc
Wine walk · Pauillac
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux?
The key grape varieties in Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The best-known vineyard is Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Pineuilh.
When is the best time to visit Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux for wine?
The harvest in Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux 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 Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux taste like?
Soils: Limestone, clay, gravel. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux?
Cellarmap lists 28 wineries in Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux across roughly 350 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 Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux?
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Pineuilh is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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