Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvée Les Malgagnes
Domaine Estelle et Rodolphe Cognard · Loire Valley, France
Cabernet Franc
Dark brick color with complex notes of wild berries
Specifications
| Vinification | Alcoholic fermentation lasts 14-21 days in stainless-steel thermo-regulated tanks. 10% minimum of the vintage in barrels. Pre-fermentation maceration for 48 hours at cold temperatures, followed by fermentation for about 18 days between 30-35°C to extract the aromas. Light filtration done with care. |
| Élevage | 15 months in tank and/or 10 months in Burgundian barrels for half of the maximum harvest, followed by bottling. |
| Vineyard Soil | Silty clay |
| Harvest | Mechanical in order to split up the harvest depending on the maturity of the grapes and the weather |
| Tasting Notes | Dark brick color. The bouquet is complex with fragrant notes of wild berries. The palate is pulpy and concentrated. This is a wine of character that vividly expresses the terroir. |
| Food Pairings | For younger vintages, pair with poultry. For older vintages, pair with red meats and aged cheeses. |
| Serving Temp | 15-17°C |
| Cellaring | Good to drink immediately, but especially 2 years after bottling. Cellaring potential of 2-15 years. |
Dark brick color with complex notes of wild berries. Pulpy and concentrated. A wine of character expressing the terroir vividly. 40 year old vines, 15 months tank and 10 months barrel aging, 2-15 year cellaring.
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