Domaine de la Cotelleraie - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Pigeur Fou 2023
90/100
RVF
"Subtle elegance and a delightful character define this superb natural wine"
“Here is a delicious Cabernet Franc, full-bodied, floral, juicy, and straightforward. Balancing the variety’s delicacy and firmness, it shows real character. This is more than just a casual wine!” (La Revue du Vin de France – July/August 2025). It’s organic, natural, and delicious!
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Eye
Beautiful garnet-colored dress
Nose
Very fruity, with aromas of raspberry
Palate
Elegant, velvety, and silky, with low tannins and great finesse
Serve
Between 16°C et 18°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with sweet-and-salty dishes, a platter of hard cheeses (Beaufort, Comté), as well as chocolate and/or red berry desserts
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
By converting his vineyard in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil to organic farming, Gérald Vallée has undertaken a thorough approach to respecting the grapes. His wines reflect all the elegance and delicacy that the appellation’s diverse terroir has to offer. The range is impressive right from the entry-level wines, which are elegant, refined, deep, and flavorful. There is something for everyone in this range of very reasonably priced wines.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 1*Star (High-quality production)
About the estate:
Gérald Vallée cultivates 27 hectares of Cabernet Franc, all of which have been converted to organic farming, with the care one would expect: soil cultivation, leaf removal… The entire production is classified under the Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation. In the cellar, no yeast or enzymes are added to the vats.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Here is a delicious Cabernet Franc, full of floral, juicy, and straightforward character. Balancing the variety’s delicacy with its firmness, it shows great potential. This is more than just a casual wine!
About the estate:
The meticulous Gérald Vallée leaves nothing to chance in his winemaking process, which involves fermentation in wooden vats and aging in barrels. He produces full-bodied, seductive Cabernet Francs, characterized by smooth tannins that make them approachable even in their youth, yet also endowed with good aging potential. Recent vintages have gained considerably in fruit brightness, bringing them closer to the freshness of their terroir. The “fruit-forward” cuvée La Croisée is crafted with spontaneity, while Les Perruches is delicately styled in wooden vats to highlight the identity of these flinty clay soils. On the Coteau du Vau Jaumier, the Cabernet Franc reveals an inimitable smoothness and “sandy texture.” And Postumus? A marvel of Cabernet Franc vinified from whole clusters, with notes of citrus and rose—a wine that stands out not only for the region but for the rest of the world as well. The added vibrancy and freer expressions, while remaining highly precise, invite us to award a second star.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Posted on March 3, 2026
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