Appellation Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - AOC

The Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation, located in the stunning Loire Valley wine region of France, is renowned for its expressive red wines. Designated as an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in 1937, this appellation covers about 1,000 hectares of vineyards primarily planted with Cabernet Franc, the emblematic grape variety of the region. The wines from Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil are famous for their aromatic bouquet blending red fruits like raspberry and cherry, often enhanced with spicy and forest floor notes. These wines also delight with their freshness and delicate tannins.

The diversity of soils, consisting of gravel, sand, and tuff, contributes to the complexity and richness of the wine profiles. The winemakers of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil often adopt sustainable practices, further enhancing the quality and reputation of the wines.

For wine enthusiasts with a cellar, adding a few bottles of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil can enrich the collection with wines of great aging potential and superb expression. Wine cellar management software can assist in tracking the evolution of these wines and maximizing their aging potential.

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

Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Audebert et Fils Les Graviers 2019
Peak

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - 2019
Audebert et Fils - Les Graviers
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Domaine La Cotelleraie Les Perruches Non-Vintage
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Domaine La Cotelleraie - Les Perruches
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Michel Armand 2011
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - 2011
Michel Armand
Bottle (750ml)
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 (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Domaine Des Vingnobles 2015
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - 2015
Domaine Des Vingnobles
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Domaine Petit Clos 2021
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - 2021
Domaine Petit Clos
Bottle (750ml)
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 (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Les Caractères 2020
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - 2020
Les Caractères
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Montsablé 2022
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - 2022
Montsablé
Bottle (750ml)
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 (750ml)
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 (750ml)
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 (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Les Clos Pichard 2021
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - 2021
Les Clos Pichard
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil CPC Non-Vintage
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

CPC
Bottle (750ml)
Drapeau FR Loire Valley Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Domaine Rethore 2000
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - 2000
Domaine Rethore
Bottle (750ml)
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 (750ml)
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 (750ml)
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 (750ml)
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)

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