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Domaine de la Cotelleraie

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Domaine de la Cotelleraie
Domaine de la Cotelleraie is a family estate dating back to the 19th century in Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. Owned by the Vallée family, it is Gérald Vallée who decides and presides over the destiny of the vineyards and winery, with the help of his two children. Domaine de la Cotelleraie boasts 26 hectares of vineyards, divided between the gravel of the terrace, the siliceous limestone of the lower slopes and the gravelly mounds of the Loire Valley.

Domaine de la Cotelleraie has been farmed organically since 1999, and is in the process of being certified. This is the realm of Cabernet Franc, which flourishes on soils that are worked throughout the year to optimize the grapes' natural ripeness and obtain the quality that makes this estate one of the very best in the Loire Valley. At Domaine de la Cotelleraie, Gérald Vallée maintains the vision of an exceptional vineyard that carries the colors of Val de Loire wines high, and has established itself year after year as a benchmark in its Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation.

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Domaine de la Cotelleraie - Pigeur Fou 2016

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3.6/5 (20 reviews)

15/20 RVF

Planted on a thick layer of gravel, Cabernet Franc reveals its very fruity character here, with aromas of raspberry. Light on the palate, it's very elegant, with a silky, velvety feel. Organic, natural and good!

Domaine de la Cotelleraie - Les Perruches 2012

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3.6/5 (16 reviews)

15,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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15/20 RVF

"It's starting to open up, its finish is still tannic, powerful, unctuous." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2015). An intense nose evoking notes of ripe fruit for an intense, fruity red, offering a beautiful tannic structure, velvety and silky, with a rich, concentrated finish... A very fine Saint-Nicolas!

Domaine de la Cotelleraie - Le Vau Jaumier 2011

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3.7/5 (12 reviews)

17/20 Gault & Millau

"Vau Jaumier has a strong structure resulting from low, perfectly controlled yields! In a southern style (roasted black and blue fruits), with a hint of racy, smoky flavors (graphite), it's still tight, but full of energy" (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau). A red that harmoniously blends very ripe, almost candied red fruit, grape and oak tannins.... Perfect!

Domaine de la Cotelleraie - La Croisée 2013

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2.7/5 (3 reviews)

14,5/20 RVF

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14,5/20 RVF (G&M)

"It's a very convincing wine, because it's concentrated, with lively, ripe fruit, which wasn't obvious in 2013 in this sector. Gérard Vallée's talent is all the more evident..." (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2015 - Gerbelle & Maurange). A red with soft tannins and a long finish, where everything comes together to flatter the most delicate palates... Not to be missed!

Domaine de la Cotelleraie - L'Envolée 2011

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3.8/5 (6 reviews)

15,5/20 RVF

"L'Envolée 2011 pushes the maturity envelope: dense tannins, depth, but fruit that's a little candied." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - RVF). A Saint-Nicolas of superb softness on the palate, velvety, with great fruit intensity and a long finish. Richness, complexity, elegance, it's all there!