Sylvain Bruneau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvée Réserve 2019
Loire
Red
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2*Étoiles
Hachette
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Médaille d'Or
Gilbert & Gaillard
"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
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil
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, the Bruneau-Dupuy estate has now been taken over 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 estate 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 2024) 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 24 reviews
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