Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan

Côtes de Duras Rouge La Pie Colette - Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan
Name	Côtes de Duras Rouge
Variety	90% Merlot, 10% Malbec
Gradation	13.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, light spices
Vinification method	Fermentation in stainless steel
Region	New Aquitaine
Production area	Duras
Country	France
Type	Red wine
Aging	A few months in oak barrels
Type of cask	Oak
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5 years
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Description

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The Côtes de Duras Rouge La Pie Colette from Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan is a red wine that enchants with its vibrant expression of terroir and meticulous winemaking. Originating from the charming Côtes de Duras region in the southwest of France, this wine is the result of the passion and dedication of Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan, known for its organic philosophy and respect for nature.

With an intense and deep red color, it offers a bouquet of ripe red fruits like cherries and blackberries on the nose, enriched by earthy and spicy notes that reflect the uniqueness of its terroir. On the palate, La Pie Colette is robust and well-structured, presenting a harmonious balance between lively acids and soft tannins. The persistence is remarkable, leaving a finish that invites another sip.

Ideal as a companion to dishes based on red meat, game, or aged cheeses, this wine promises to evolve beautifully over time, suggesting an aging potential that will further enhance its complexity and depth. La Pie Colette is an excellent choice for those seeking a wine that combines tradition, innovation, and respect for the environment.

The winery

Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan – Winery in Côtes de Duras (Lot‑et‑Garonne, Sud‑Ouest Francia)

Discover the story and wines of Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan.

Small producer from the Côtes de Duras (Southwest France), led by Catherine and Jean‑Mary Le Bihan, known for low-intervention red and white wines and organic farming.

Region: Côtes de Duras (Lot‑et‑Garonne, Sud‑Ouest Francia)

Country: Francia

Founded: 2000

Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Chenin Blanc

Located in the Côtes de Duras Led by Catherine and Jean‑Mary Le Bihan Certified organic production with a minimal-intervention approach. Frequently mentioned cuvées: Vieillefont, La Pie Colette, L'Aimé Chai Winemaking with indigenous yeasts and aging in concrete tanks and large casks

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Winery history

According to available sources, the estate was taken over by Catherine and Jean‑Mary Le Bihan around 1999/2000; the first vinification is reported around 2000. Over the years the management moved toward organic farming, adopting vineyard practices aimed at grape quality. Some accounts point to older family roots, but the information available online mainly focuses on the relaunch of the estate from the late ’90s/early 2000s.

Production philosophy

Strong focus on the vineyard and the quality of the grapes, low-impact vineyard practices, minimal-intervention winemaking and the use of non-invasive aging.

Terroir and vineyards

Appellation Côtes de Duras, located in southwest France, in the area between Bergerac, the Entre‑Deux‑Mers and the Marmandais; soils described in many sources as clay‑limestone.