Sylvain Bruneau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Hauts Frogers (Ex Cuvée Réserve) 2021
Loire
Red
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To keep
90/100
James Suckling
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89/100
Wine Enthusiast
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91/100
Vert de Vin
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Médaille d'or
Salon des vins de Loire Angers
"A fine benchmark for the appellation, a sure bet for this cuvée de garde".
This cuvée develops complex aromas of ripe, even jammy red fruit. The balance is perfect and the acidity pleasantly pronounced. The tannins are smooth, providing fullness and great length on the palate.
Features
Estate
Sylvain Bruneau Vigneron
Cuvée
Les Hauts Frogers
Vintage
2021
Designation
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet franc, vignes âgées de 60 ans
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils on south-facing slopes
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
Intense ruby red
Nose
Complex aromas of ripe, jammy red fruit
Mouth
Ample, well blended tannins, pleasant acidity, perfect balance
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with grilled entrecôte, game, cheese ...
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
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
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.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (guide 2024) 89/100
About the wine:
Aged in wood, this wine is rich and spicy. Acidity and dark fruit in the background give structure to the wine.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100
About the wine:
Fruity, juicy and crisp with notes of black cherries, blueberries and warm spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Good structure and balance with a lively mid-palate and a concentrated, textured finish. Made from organically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
Vert de Vin
Rated 91/100 ( Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
Salon des vins de Loire Angers
Wine rated Gold Medal
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. BENOIT L. Published on 14/06/2024
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