Red

Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvée Les Malgagnes

Domaine Estelle et Rodolphe Cognard · Loire Valley, France

Cabernet Franc

Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Cuvée Les Malgagnes

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.