Sylvain Bruneau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvée Réserve 2019

Name: Sylvain Bruneau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvée Réserve 2019
Brand: Sylvain Bruneau Vigneron
Rating: 3.8 (25 reviews)

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic

Loire

Red

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Drink or Keep

3.8/5 (25 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

Médaille d'Or

Gilbert & Gaillard

cabernet franc

fruity

silky

quality-price

"A fine benchmark for the appellation

"After 12 months in barrel, this cuvée delivers a lovely bouquet of vanilla and fruit. A harmonious marriage of wood and Cabernet, extended by a full, round mouth, structured by smooth, silky tannins. A very well-balanced wine from start to finish". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

Features

Estate

Sylvain Bruneau Vigneron

Cuvée

Cuvée Réserve

Vintage

2019

Designation

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Cabernet franc

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils on south-facing slopes. 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

14%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright ruby colour

Nose

Pleasant and fruity with complex aromas of jammy 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

2027

Food and wine pairing

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

Sylvain Bruneau Winemaker

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line 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 (guide 2022) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2025) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

After 12 months in barrel, this cuvée delivers a lovely bouquet of vanilla and fruit. A harmonious marriage of wood and Cabernet, extended by a full, round palate, structured by smooth, silky tannins. A well-balanced wine from start to finish.

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.

Gilbert & Gaillard

Wine rated (guide 2021) Gold Medal

About the wine:

Intense purple color with youthful highlights. Nose marked by quality oak on a background of red fruit and peony. Well-balanced, fresh, full-bodied, savory and spicy on the palate. A very pleasant, straightforward and precise wine.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.8/5

out of 25 reviews