Domaine Olivier – Cuvée Le Mont des Olivier 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Domaine Olivier – Cuvée Le Mont des Olivier 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

The wine shows a bright ruby purple colour. The nose is slightly smoky and reductive, will benefit from decanting, with aeration revealing nuances of black cherries, forest raspberries, complicated by earthy notes and hints of tomato leaf and bell pepper. The palate is dense and round, with elevated acidity, bold, sticky tannins, round and creamy…

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Richard Réthoré – Cuvée Elégance 2021 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Richard Réthoré – Cuvée Elégance 2021 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

The wine shows a bright ruby purple colour. The nose initially is very reductive, smoky, sulphureous, needs air to open up. After aeration it opens up with nuances of black cherries, bramble, a touch of pungent spices, a hint of pencil lead. The palate is juicy and elegant, with delicate structure, refreshing acidity and slightly…

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Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy – Cuvée Coquelicot 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy – Cuvée Coquelicot 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a purple hue. The nose is restrained initially, later opening up with nuances of red cherries, a touch of cranberries and forest raspberries, delicate notes of bell pepper and black currant leaf, an earthy touch. The palate is juicy and vivid, with crisp acidity, elegant body and…

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Domaine du Mortier – Dionysos 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Domaine du Mortier – Dionysos 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

(Organic) The wine shows a deep purple colour. The nose is very youthful and intense, revealing notes of crunchy black cherries, juicy blackberries, a hint of pungent spices like black pepper and a animalistic touch in the echo. The palate is vibrant and juicy, with tangy acidity, fluid tannins and light body. The wine is…

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Domaine du Mortier – Les Sables 2021 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Domaine du Mortier – Les Sables 2021 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a purple hue. The nose is intense and floral, very vivid and juicy, revealing nuances of violets, red cherries, a touch of blueberries and black raspberries, a hint of liquorice. The palate is juicy and succulent, with elevated, crunchy acidity, good freshness, delicate tannins and nice…

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Sylvain Bruneau – Cuvée Réserve 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Sylvain Bruneau – Cuvée Réserve 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

(Organic) The wine shows a bright ruby purple colour. The nose is slightly muted, the wine will  benefit from being decanted. It opens up with nuances of ripe black cherries, blackberry confiture, a touch of almond and sweet baking spices. The palate is juicy and intense, offering opulent fruit concentration, a certain darkness of fruit,…

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Sylvain Bruneau – L’Élosion Vieilles Vignes 2021 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Sylvain Bruneau – L’Élosion Vieilles Vignes 2021 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby purple colour. The nose is initially restrained, needs some air to open up, later offering nuances of red and black cherries, cherry compote, notes of black pepper, a touch of earthy minerality. The palate is fresh, juicy, very vivid, revealing notes of crunchy red cherries, cranberries and forest…

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Marie Dupin 2021 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Marie Dupin 2021 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

The wine shows a pale ruby purple colour, vivid and youthful. The nose is intense and fruity, revealing nuances of crunchy red cherries, raspberries and black currant leaf. The palate demonstrates vibrant acidity, grippy, a bit sticky tannins, a touch of bitterness, good freshness. The wine bursts with crunchy red fruits complicated by herbaceous nuances…

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Nathalie et David Drussé – Vieilles Vignes 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Nathalie et David Drussé – Vieilles Vignes 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour. The nose is delicate and floral, revealing nuances of cornflowers and violets, a touch of crisp red cherries and raspberries, a subtle hint of pungent spices. The palate is crunchy and fresh, with very high acidity, linear, vertical texture and light body. The tannins are chalky but…

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David et Nathalie Drussé – Nature de la Loire 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

David et Nathalie Drussé – Nature de la Loire 2020 – Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

(Organic, without added sulfites) The wine shows a bright, vibrant ruby purple colour. The nose reveals gourmet notes of ripe black cherries, a touch of forest raspberries and bramble, a delicate hint of sweet spices. The palate is vivid and juicy, with fresh crunchy acidity, light body and grippy but very well-managed tannins. The wine…

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