Côtes de Duras
Our terroir
The estate
Our vineyard
The Duras area lies in eastern Aquitaine, in the Lot-et-Garonne department, and forms part of what is commonly known as the vineyards of South West France.
An outstanding terroir for vines, the Côtes de Duras appellation now covers 1,800 hectares.
Geology
The well-balanced clay and clay-limestone soils bring finesse, elegance, charm, fruit and power to the wines.
Thanks to their distinctive location on the highest Côtes de Duras plateaus, the upper slopes are formed from Agenais molasse, allowing white grape varieties to thrive and fully express themselves. Red varieties prefer compact clay mixed with various limestones.
Estate: 15.10 hectares
Grape varieties
- Sauvignon: 8.13 ha (54%)
- Merlot: 1.97 ha (13%)
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 5.03 ha (33%)
A commitment to quality
Vineyard practices
Château Molhière improves its vineyard practices through:
- carefully controlled pruning
- grass cover between every other row to control vine vigour
- a generous leaf canopy
- responsible nutrition and crop protection
Our wines
The expression of Côtes de Duras
The climate and distinctive location give Château Molhière wines their unique character. They reflect each plot and its winemaking history, fully expressing the terroir through their complexity.
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