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Domaine de la Cotelleraie - Pigeur Fou 2016

Name: Domaine de la Cotelleraie - Pigeur Fou 2016
Brand: Domaine de la Cotelleraie
Rating: 3.6 (20 reviews)

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic

3.6/5 (20 customers)

15/20

RVF

Planted on a thick layer of gravel, the Cabernet Franc reveals its very fruity character here, with aromas of raspberry. The palate is light and very elegant, with a silky, velvety texture. It's organic, natural, and delicious!

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Estate

Domaine de la Cotelleraie

Vintage

Pigeur Fou

Vintage

2016

Designation

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

gravel terraces

Viticulture

certified organic

Grape harvest

manual

Wine making

Whole cluster fermentation. Fermentation for 15 days.

Livestock farming

6 months in wooden vats

Alcohol content

12,5%

Organic

Yes

Nose

very fruity with raspberry notes

Mouth

light, very elegant, velvety, and silky

Serve

at 14-16°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with sweet and savory dishes, a platter of hard cheeses (Beaufort, Comté), chocolate or red fruit desserts...

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More information on Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2025 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

By converting his Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil vineyard to organic farming, Gérald Vallée has undertaken a thorough process of respecting the grapes. His wines reflect all the elegance and delicacy that the appellation's varied terroir allows. The range is astonishing from the very first wines, which are elegant, distinguished, deep, and flavorful. There is something for everyone in this range of very reasonably priced wines.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

1*Star rating (Serious production)

About the estate:

Gérald Vallée cultivates 27 hectares of Cabernet Franc, entirely converted to organic farming, with all the care that this entails: soil preparation, leaf removal, etc. The entire production is sold under the Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation. In the cellar, no yeast or enzymes are added to the vats.

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Wine rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About wine:

In 2016, Pigeur Fou offers a lively and delicious balance, making it easy to approach.

About the estate:

The meticulous Gérald Vallée leaves nothing to chance in his winemaking process, which involves wooden vats and barrel aging. He produces full-bodied, seductive Cabernet Franc wines with smooth tannins that make them accessible when young, but also give them good aging potential. The latest vintages have gained considerably in fruit brightness, bringing them closer to the freshness of their terroir. The "fruit-forward" La Croisée cuvée is made with spontaneity, while Les Perruches is tactfully styled in wooden vats to highlight the identity of these flinty clay soils. On the Coteau du Vau Jaumier, Cabernet Franc reveals an inimitable smoothness and "sandy texture." And Postumus? A marvel of Cabernet Franc vinified in whole bunches with citrus and rose tones, an extraordinary wine for the region and indeed for the rest of the world. The added sparkle and freer expressions, while remaining very precise, invite us to award a second star.

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 20 reviews