Sylvain Bruneau - Cuvée Réserve 2017

Name: Sylvain Bruneau - Cuvée Réserve 2017
Brand: Sylvain Bruneau Vigneron
Rating: 3.9 (43 reviews)

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic

Loire

Red

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3.9/5 (43 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

"The grand jury didn't hesitate for long when faced with this cuvée made from organically grown Cabernets. Sixty-year-old vines rooted in clay-limestone soil yielded a perfectly ripe harvest. In the cellar, vinification favored extraction, while barrel ageing brought out vanilla aromas and fatness. Purple with ruby highlights, the wine releases a wide range of aromas, from red fruits to woody notes. Powerful and balanced on the palate. A fine reference for the appellation". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)

Features

Estate

Sylvain Bruneau Vigneron

Cuvée

Cuvée Réserve

Vintage

2017

Designation

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Cabernet franc

Terroirs

South-facing clay-limestone soil. 60-year-old vines at "Les Hauts Frogers".

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Traditional with 3-week maceration

Breeding

12 months in oak barrels with regular stirring

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright ruby colour

Nose

Pleasant and fruity with complex aromas of ripe red fruits

Mouth

Gourmet and well-balanced. A lovely combination of acidic fruit, structure marked by still-young tannins and a light, fresh finish.

Serve

AT 14-16°C

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with grilled entrecôte, charcuterie, cheeses ...

Sylvain Bruneau Winemaker

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated 1*Star (A serious, commendable production, in keeping with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))

About the domain :

The result of a long family history, Domaine Bruneau-Dupuy is now run by Sylvain. Since 2012, the vineyard has been in organic conversion. The estate covers an area of 20 hectares, protected by forest to the north. Half of the vineyard is located on south-facing slopes, covered with old vines planted on clay-limestone soils. The wines produced from these vines are full-bodied and long on the palate. The other half of the vineyard is planted in sandy soils, producing lighter, fruitier wines to be enjoyed young. At less than 15 euros, the wines offer good value for money.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 2*Coup de Cœur (Outstanding wine)

Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

The grand jury didn't hesitate for long when faced with this cuvée made from organically grown Cabernets. Sixty-year-old vines rooted in clay-limestone soil yielded a perfectly ripe harvest. In the cellar, vinification favored extraction, while barrel ageing brought out vanilla aromas and fatness. Purple with ruby highlights, the wine releases a wide range of aromas, from red fruits to woody notes. Powerful and balanced on the palate. A fine benchmark for the appellation.

About the domain :

Representing the third generation of winegrowers on this consistently high-quality estate, Sylvain Bruneau, who set up in 1998, has converted his vineyard of some 20 hectares to organic production.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

on 43 reviews

Note and review by M. JEROME J. Published on 25/06/2023

Wine still dominated by wood, impossible to perceive the aromas.the wine is light, what's the point of putting it in cask? Perhaps we should wait a little. I still have reservations about the interest and potential of this cuvée. in a word, I'm disappointed with this St Nicolas.