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📜 Côtes du Forez

Appellation ✔ Checked: 10.2026 · sources: 1 Updated:

Gamay wines from the eastern slopes of the Forez mountains in the upper Loire.

Côtes du Forez is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Loire Valley.

Main grape varieties: Gamay. Wines made here: Red wine, Rosé, Still wine.

The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Côtes du Forez?

Côtes du Forez is a wine area in this country: France.

Which grapes are used for Côtes du Forez wine?

Côtes du Forez wine is made mainly from these grapes: Gamay.

What does the Côtes du Forez status mean?

Côtes du Forez is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.

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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.

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