Sylvain Bruneau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Hauts Frogers 2021
92/100
Gilbert & Gaillard
91/100
Vert de Vin
90/100
James Suckling
Médaille d'or
Salon des vins de Loire Angers
"A fine example of the appellation, a sure bet for this age-worthy wine"
This vintage develops complex aromas of very ripe red fruits, even reminiscent of jam. It is perfectly balanced, with pleasantly pronounced acidity. The tannins are well-integrated, lending the wine body and a long finish.
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Complex aromas of ripe red fruits, even jam-like
Palate
Full-bodied with well-integrated tannins, pleasant acidity, and perfect balance
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a nice grilled ribeye steak, game, cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable production 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, bordered to the north by a 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 have a long finish. The other half of the vineyard is planted in sandy soil, which yields lighter, fruitier wines best enjoyed young. Priced at less than 15 euros, these wines offer good value for the money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Representing the third generation of winemakers at this estate, which consistently produces high-quality wines, Sylvain Bruneau—who took over in 1998—has converted his vineyard, which spans about 20 hectares, to organic farming.
Gilbert & Gaillard
Wine rated 92/100
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Fruity, juicy, and crisp, with notes of black cherries, blueberries, and warm spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Good structure and balance, with a lively mid-palate and a concentrated, textured finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated 91/100 ( Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is reserved at first and requires some aeration. It then reveals concentration and depth, expressing notes of juicy blackcurrant, blueberry, morello cherry, wild blackberry, and wild plum, complemented by aromas of red fruits (red cherry jam, wild strawberry, raspberry coulis), as well as subtle notes of sweet spices (cloves, nutmeg), a toasty undertone, and floral (violet, dried rose) and herbaceous (dried mint) notes. The palate is crisp and well-defined: it offers a tangy character of red fruits (red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red currant), complemented by notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, morello cherry, wild plum), a subtle spiciness (clove, licorice, nutmeg), and floral notes (dried rose, violet). The tannic structure is well-integrated and well-structured. It has a lovely, lively, and refreshing acidity. Finally, it offers good length on the finish, with notes of blackcurrant leaf and dried mint.
Salon des vins de Loire Angers
Wine Awarded a Gold Medal
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. BENOIT L. Published on June 14, 2024
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