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Sylvain Bruneau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvée Réserve 2019

Name: Sylvain Bruneau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Reserve 2019
Brand: Sylvain Bruneau Vigneron
Rating: 3.9 (26 reviews)

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic

3.9/5 (26 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

Médaille d'Or

Gilbert & Gaillard

Cabernet Franc

fruity

silky

value for money

"A fine example of the appellation"

"After 12 months in barrel, this cuvée delivers a lovely vanilla and fruity bouquet. A harmonious marriage of wood and Cabernet, prolonged by a full-bodied and round palate, structured by smooth and silky tannins. A very confident balance from start to finish." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

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Estate

Sylvain Bruneau Vigneron

Vintage

Les Hauts Frogers (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 in the "Les Hauts Frogers" vineyard.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Traditional with 3 weeks of maceration

Livestock farming

12 months in oak barrels with regular stirring

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright ruby red color

Nose

Pleasant and fruity with complex aromas of jammy red berries

Mouth

Rich and balanced. A beautiful blend of tart fruit, a structure marked by young tannins, and a light, fresh finish.

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a nice grilled ribeye steak, cold cuts, cheese, etc.

More information on Sylvain Bruneau Vigneron

More information on Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Bettane & Desseauve

Winery rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, consistent with what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

With a long family history, the Bruneau-Dupuy estate has now been taken over by Sylvain. Since 2012, the vineyard has been undergoing organic conversion. The estate covers an area of 20 hectares, protected to the north by the forest. Half of the estate is located on south-facing slopes, covered with old vines planted in 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 soil, which produces lighter, fruitier wines that are best enjoyed young. At less than €15, the wines offer good value for money.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rating (2022 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

After 12 months in barrel, this cuvée delivers a lovely vanilla and fruity bouquet. A harmonious marriage of wood and Cabernet, prolonged by a full-bodied and round palate, structured by smooth and silky tannins. A very confident balance from start to finish.

About the estate:

Representing the third generation of winegrowers on this consistently high-quality estate, Sylvain Bruneau, who took over in 1998, converted his 20-hectare vineyard to organic farming.

Gilbert & Gaillard

Rated wine (2021 guide) Gold Medal

About wine:

Intense purple color with youthful highlights. The nose is marked by high-quality oak against a backdrop of red fruit and peony. Well-structured on the palate, fresh, full-bodied, flavorful, and spicy with balanced proportions. A straightforward, precise, and very pleasant wine.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 26 reviews