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 very special Cabernet Franc! We find this sensation, with added depth, in Postumus, aged in amphorae. This Cabernet Franc is so fresh that it evokes citrus fruits, going beyond what we would expect from this grape variety. A forward-thinking vision for the region." (RVF Guide 2026).
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Eye
Bright burgundy dress
Nose
A marriage of flavors between ripe, almost candied fruit and the tannins of the grapes.
Mouth
Dense and silky, notes of evolution, beautiful length
Serve
Serve at a temperature between 16°C and 18°C.
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with juicy meats, game, beef bourguignon, mushroom dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
By converting his Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil vineyard to organic farming, Gérald Vallée has undertaken a thorough process of respecting the grapes. His wines reflect all the elegance and delicacy that the appellation's varied terroir has to offer. The range is impressive from the very first wines, which are elegant, distinguished, deep, and flavorful. There is something for everyone in this range of very reasonably priced wines.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
1*Star rating (Serious production)
About the estate:
Gérald Vallée cultivates 27 hectares of Cabernet Franc, entirely converted to organic farming, with all the care that this entails: soil cultivation, leaf removal, etc. The entire production is sold 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 rating (2026 guide) 95/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
What a pleasure to taste this very special Cabernet Franc! We find this sensation again, with added depth, in Postumus, aged in amphorae. This Cabernet Franc is so fresh that it evokes citrus fruits, going beyond what we would normally expect from this grape 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 wooden vats and barrel aging. He produces full-bodied, seductive Cabernet Franc wines with smooth tannins that make them accessible when young, but also give them good aging potential. The latest vintages have gained considerably in fruit brightness, bringing them closer to the freshness of their terroir. The "fruit-forward" La Croisée cuvée is made with spontaneity, while Les Perruches is tactfully styled in wooden vats to highlight the identity of these flinty clay soils. On the Coteau du Vau Jaumier, Cabernet Franc reveals an inimitable smoothness and "sandy texture." And Postumus? A marvel of Cabernet Franc vinified in whole bunches with citrus and rose tones, an extraordinary wine for the region and indeed for the rest of the world. The added sparkle and freer expressions, while remaining very precise, invite us to award a second star.
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