Domaine de la Cotelleraie - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Postumus 2022
95/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
"A prestigious vintage, vinified and aged in amphorae"
“What a pleasure to taste this truly unique Cabernet Franc! We find this same sensation, with added depth, in Postumus, aged in amphorae. This Cabernet Franc, so fresh it evokes citrus fruits, defies the typical expectations of the variety. A forward-thinking vision for the region.” (The RVF Guide 2026).
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Eye
Burgundy dress, shiny
Nose
A harmonious blend of ripe, almost candied fruit and the grape's tannins
Palate
Rich and silky, with evolving notes and a lovely finish
Serve
Serve in a decanter at 16°–18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032+
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with juicy meats, game, beef bourguignon, or a mushroom dish...
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 (2026 guide) 95/100 Favorite
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:
What a pleasure to taste this truly unique Cabernet Franc! We find this same sensation, with added depth, in Postumus, aged in amphorae. This Cabernet Franc, so fresh it evokes citrus fruits, defies the typical expectations of the variety. A forward-thinking approach for the region.
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.
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