Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvée Estelle
Domaine Estelle et Rodolphe Cognard · Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc
Beautiful, limpid ruby color
Specifications
| Vinification | Fermentation lasts 7-18 days in stainless-steel thermos-regulated tanks. Pre-fermentation maceration for 48 hours at cold temperatures, then fermentation between 25-26°C to extract the aromas. Light filtration done with care. |
| Élevage | Maturation between 8-14 months in stainless-steel tanks, followed by bottling. |
| Vineyard Soil | Sandy soil, deep clay |
| Harvest | Mechanical in order to split up the harvest depending on the maturity of the grapes and the weather |
| Tasting Notes | Beautiful, limpid ruby color. The bouquet is fragrant with red fruit such as raspberry, blackcurrant, and strawberry. On the palate, the wine is fruity and easy to drink. |
| Food Pairings | Simple dishes, charcuterie, grilled meats, fish, goat cheese. |
| Serving Temp | 12-15°C |
| Cellaring | Good to drink immediately, but especially after 1-3 years |
Beautiful, limpid ruby color. Fragrant with red fruit like raspberry, blackcurrant, and strawberry. Fruity and easy to drink. 30 year old vines, 8-14 month tank aging, 1-3 year cellaring.
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