Domaine de la CotelleraieSaint Nicolas de Bourgueil
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Taste structure of the Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil from the Domaine de la Cotelleraie
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil of Domaine de la Cotelleraie in the region of Loire Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil of Domaine de la Cotelleraie in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal.
Food and wine pairings with Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil
Original food and wine pairings with Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil
The Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil of Domaine de la Cotelleraie matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of lamb with vermicelli, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or salmon koulibiac.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Cotelleraie's Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil from Domaine de la Cotelleraie are 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine de la Cotelleraie
The Domaine de la Cotelleraie is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Cabernet Franc (Breton) signature as monovarietal on the north bank of the Loire in Touraine, ≤10% Cabernet Sauvignon: fresh vibrant reds with bursting aromas of raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant and floral and spicy touches, fine tannins and silky palate. Light fruity gravel wines to drink young, more structured mineral tuffeau wines suitable for 5-6 years of aging. Luminous ruby robe. AOC neighbor of Bourgueil, pure Loire identity of Cabernet Franc.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Destemming
Operation consisting in eliminating the vegetal part of the bunch supporting the berries, its maceration with the must giving a herbaceous taste to the wine.
