Sylvain Bruneau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil L'Éclosion rouge 2021
1*Étoile
Hachette
Made from vines that are about sixty years old and ideally situated, this "natural" wine undergoes an unconventional winemaking process (three weeks of punching down the cap, three times a day). It is then aged in an egg-shaped tank for 12 months. It offers a lovely nose of peony, smoky notes, and black fruit. On the palate, it is equally pleasant, rich, and deep, maintaining its structure thanks to silky tannins. It pairs beautifully with medallions of venison loin in a cranberry sauce. It will reveal even more character after some aging!
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Eye
Deep purple
Nose
Rich and complex, with notes of black fruit, peony, and a hint of smoke
Palate
A velvety, charming, rich texture with silky tannins and lovely depth
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
30 minutes before, in a carafe
Drink before
2031
Production
1600
Food and wine pairings
Served with a chicken breast and chanterelle mushrooms, with cheese or red meat
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1 star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
With a long family history, the Bruneau-Dupuy estate is now run by Sylvain. Since 2012, the vineyard has been in the process of converting to organic farming. The estate covers an area of 20 hectares, sheltered 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 from these vines are full-bodied and have a long finish. The other half of the vineyard is planted in sandy soils, which produces lighter, fruitier wines best enjoyed young. At under 15 euros, the wines offer good value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2022 guide) 1*Star (2020 vintage) (A very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Representing the third generation of winemakers at this estate, which has consistently produced high-quality wines, Sylvain Bruneau, who took over in 1998, converted his vineyard—spanning some twenty hectares—to organic farming.
Customer rating
1/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FRANCK L. Published on 12/29/2025
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