PRESENTATION:

Created in 1937, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil is the only PDO of the Loire Valley to follow the contours of its commune located between Tours and Angers.The Cabernet Franc, the main grape variety, flourishes on a terroir composed of gravel, sand and tufa.

SOIL : The soil is essentially sandy-gravelly, with a clayey base.

VINIFICATION : Traditional, matured in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Maceration for a fortnight.

TASTING NOTES :

Colour : Brilliant & deep colour with a nice purple hue.

Nose : Complex nose of ripe red fruits.

Palate : The mouth is greedy and fresh.

Serving temperature : Ambient or cool of 14°C.

Gourmet suggestions :

Serve with fried red meats, but also with white meats, game, cold cuts.