SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL
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Did you know ?
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil is the only AOP of the Loire Valley produced on its own area; it’s located between Tours and Angers. The Cabernet Franc, the single grape variety of the AOP, extends on a soil composed of gravels, sands and sometimes limestone . Its aromas of red fruits, raspberry, cherry, blackberry , as well as its brilliant red color are in perfect harmony with a fine and greedy nose. Its smoothness, softness and fruitiness make saint nicolas “The” wine for all friendly moments to share! Wines of saint nicolas de bourgueil are highly appreciated by the French catering and beyond our borders.
Climate
Semi-oceanic climate
Soil type
Soils are mainly made up of sand and gravel on low terraces. Above the terraces, one third of the vineyard is planted on tuffeau slopes with a covering of sand
Varietals
Cabernet franc
Red, rosé
Annual Production*
60 800 hl
or around 8 106 667 bottles
Producers
140
Basic Yield
55 hl/ha
Conservation
14°-17°
5 -10 years
14° Young wines
17° Older wines
Food and Wine Parings
Menu
Red: Bright intense rubis
Red: Red fruits, violets, raspberries, blackberries, liquorice and spices
Red: Supple,dense, full-bodied, softness and fruitiness
* Annual average over the last 5 years