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Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil

Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil wine guide: the appellation in France, its Cabernet Franc, the red wine and rosé wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Cabernet Franc
Styles
red · rosé
2
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil is an appellation of Touraine, France.

The signature grape is Cabernet Franc, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vines root into alluvial and gravel.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside and valley floor.

The region is known for red wine and rosé wine.

Soil
AlluvialGravel
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Terrain
RiversideValley floor
Styles
redrosé

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Amirault Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil 'Le Clos des Quarterons' Vieilles Vignes, Loire, France
  • Amirault Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil 'Le Vau Renou', Loire, France
  • Amirault Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil 'Les Quarterons', Loire, France
  • Amirault Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Le Fondis, Loire, France
  • Amirault Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Gravilices, Loire, France
  • Cave Bruneau Dupuy Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Vieilles Vignes, Loire, France
  • Damien Bruneau Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvee des Clos Vieilles Vignes, Loire, France
  • Domaine Frederic Mabileau Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 'Jose' Rose, Loire, France

Nearby regions.

Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil: common questions

01.
What grapes is Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil known for?
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Cabernet Franc is the signature grape of Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil. Cabernet Sauvignon are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil make?
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Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil produces red wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil?
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Saint-Nicolas de Bourgeil is an appellation in France.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Touraine guide.

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