Appellation Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - AOC

The Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation, located in the beautiful wine region of the Loire Valley in France, is renowned for its expressive red wines. Established as an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in 1937, this appellation encompasses around 1,000 hectares of vineyards primarily planted with Cabernet Franc, the region's emblematic grape variety. Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil wines are famed for their aromatic bouquet combining red fruits such as raspberry and cherry, often accented with spicy and woodland notes. These wines also charm with their freshness and fine tannic structure.

The diverse soils, composed of gravel, sand, and tuff, contribute to the complexity and richness of the wines' profiles. Winemakers in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil often adopt sustainable practices, thereby enhancing the quality and reputation of the wines.

For wine enthusiasts with a cellar, incorporating a few bottles of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil can enrich their collection with wines of long ageing potential and superb expression. Wine cellar management software can assist in tracking the development of these wines and make the most of their ageing potential.

Wines of the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - AOC appellation

Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Lydie et Max Cognard-Talau Les Malgagnes 1997
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 1997
Lydie et Max Cognard-Talau - Les Malgagnes
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Domaine Des Vingnobles 2015
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2015
Domaine Des Vingnobles
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Domaine Petit Clos 2021
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2021
Domaine Petit Clos
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Thierry Pantaléon Vieilles Vignes 2020
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2020
Thierry Pantaléon - Vieilles Vignes
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Les Caractères 2020
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2020
Les Caractères
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Famille Amirault Grosbois Les Boissières 2018
Peak

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2018
Famille Amirault Grosbois - Les Boissières
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Vignoble de la Minaurie Vieilles Vignes 2004
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2004
Vignoble de la Minaurie - Vieilles Vignes
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Lysiane & Guy Mabileau Vieilles Vignes 2020
Peak

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2020
Lysiane & Guy Mabileau - Vieilles Vignes
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Les Clos Pichard 2021
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2021
Les Clos Pichard
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil CPC Non-Vintage
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil

CPC
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Domaine Rethore 2000
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2000
Domaine Rethore
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Mabileau La Belle du Domaine 2019
Peak

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2019
Mabileau - La Belle du Domaine
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Mercier Vallée La Closerie 2023
Youth

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2023
Mercier Vallée - La Closerie
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Domaine La Chevalerie Coup de Cœur 2014
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2014
Domaine La Chevalerie - Coup de Cœur
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil La Chopinière du Roy Coup de Coeur 2015
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2015
La Chopinière du Roy - Cuvée Coup de Coeur
Magnum (1.5L)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Sylvain Bruneau Les Acacias Vieilles Vignes Non-Vintage
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil

Sylvain Bruneau - Les Acacias Vieilles Vignes
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Marc Laurent Les Quatre Septiers Non-Vintage
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil

Marc Laurent - Les Quatre Septiers
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil Vallée-Mercier La Closerie des Hirondelles 2020
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2020
Vallée-Mercier - La Closerie des Hirondelles
Bottle (75cl)

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