The Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation, located in the beautiful wine region of the Loire Valley in France, is renowned for its expressive red wines. Established as an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in 1937, this appellation encompasses around 1,000 hectares of vineyards primarily planted with Cabernet Franc, the region's emblematic grape variety. Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil wines are famed for their aromatic bouquet combining red fruits such as raspberry and cherry, often accented with spicy and woodland notes. These wines also charm with their freshness and fine tannic structure.

The diverse soils, composed of gravel, sand, and tuff, contribute to the complexity and richness of the wines' profiles. Winemakers in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil often adopt sustainable practices, thereby enhancing the quality and reputation of the wines.

For wine enthusiasts with a cellar, incorporating a few bottles of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil can enrich their collection with wines of long ageing potential and superb expression. Wine cellar management software can assist in tracking the development of these wines and make the most of their ageing potential.

Wines of the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil - AOC appellation

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2020

Domaine La Cotelleraie - Le Vau Jaumier
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2020

Domaine Bois Mayaud - Pirate de loire
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2022

Nathalie et David Drussé - Vieilles Vignes
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2022

David et Nathalie Drussé - Amplitude
Bottle (75cl)
Youth
Undetermined
Youth

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2024

Bonnin Piere Bourré - Les 3 Terroirs
Bottle (75cl)
Youth

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2024

Pierre Bourré - Les 3 Terroirs
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2022

Domaine Des Perrières
Bottle (75cl)
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 1996

Lydie et Max Cognard-Talau - Les Malgagnes
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2019

Pascal et Alain Lorieux - Agnès Sorel
Bottle (75cl)
Youth

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2023

Domaine La Baronnière - Vieilles vignes
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2020

Domaine Des Vingeaux - 2020
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2020

Domaine Des Vingeaux
Bottle (75cl)
Youth

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2024

Vignoble de la Chevallerie - Vieilles Vignes
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2019

Audebert et Fils - Les Graviers
Bottle (75cl)
Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil

Domaine La Cotelleraie - Les Perruches
Bottle (75cl)
Decline
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 1997

Lydie et Max Cognard-Talau - Les Malgagnes
Bottle (75cl)
Decline

Loire Valley - Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil - 2015

Domaine Des Vingnobles
Bottle (75cl)