Blaye (wine)

These all covered the same geographical area, with Premières Côtes de Blaye including the most prestigious properties.

[3] Premières Côtes de Blaye has been absorbed into Côtes de Bordeaux AOC, which covers both red and white wines, and may have the word Blaye appended, subject to stricter controls.

[4] Rosé wines are not covered by any of these AOCs, and must be sold under a generic Bordeaux appellation.

A little river, called Rau de Brouillon separates Blaye from the Bourgeais.

White wine under the label Côtes de Blaye is made predominantly from Colombard and Ugni blanc, whereas white wine under the label Côtes de Bordeaux (Blaye) is made predominantly from Sauvignon blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle.