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Terroirs
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THE SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL ECOSYSTEM
An appellation in a village of irrepressible winegrowers
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil is the name of both the village and the red wine it produces. It lies just below a forest and above troglodytic cellars on the banks of the Loire in the heart of a Nature Park in western France. All our inhabitants live according to the rhythm of the seasons and the work in the vineyards and, because our place of work is also where we live, it makes sense to us to look after our environment.
We work as one to protect our vineyards and ward off the threats of climate change, using jointly selected alternative bio-control methods that are less invasive. We also still operate one of the last independent procurement and supply structures. Each and every day we realise that “Alone you can work faster but together you can go further”.
Terroirs
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“LA REDEMANDE”
Loved for its elegance
The wines of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil are sociable and easy drinking, earning them the nickname “la redemande”: a wine you will order again and again, as the French name suggests. It’s a popular choice in most Paris brasseries but this popularity means we sometimes forget the appellation also produces wines which are true to terroir, crafted by artisan winemakers for laying down and celebrating more special occasions.
In the heart of the Loire Valley
An unforgettable journey between vineyards and castles
The wine route runs 800 km along the Loire from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand. It alternates between vine fields and majestic royal castles, symbols of this French way of life. A vineyard of diversity, renowned both for its whites and reds, it is home to no less than 24 grape varieties and 69 appellations.
La planète Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil
Une appellation communale dans un village «d’irréductibles» vignerons résument cet écosystème
Saint Nicolas est à la fois le nom du village et du vin rouge qu’il produit. Nous sommes à l’ouest de la France, sur les bords de la Loire, au cœur d’un parc naturel, juste sous la forêt et au dessus des caves troglodytiques. Tous les habitants vivent au rythme des saisons et du travail de la vigne. Lieu de vie et lieu de culture ne faisant qu’un nous avons fait le choix commun de soigner notre environnement. Solidaires, nous savons collectivement protéger notre vignoble. Nous maintenons encore à ce jour l’une des dernières structures indépendantes d’achat de fourniture. Nous choisissons ensemble des méthodes alternatives moins invasives de bio-contrôle. Nous conjuguons nos efforts pour éviter les nuisances du changement climatique. Et tous les jours nous constatons que « Seul on va plus vite, ensemble on va plus loin ».
CABERNET FRANC
THE MAIN SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL GRAPE
The Cabernet Franc grape is grown predominantly in France and flourishes on the Atlantic coast, between Aquitaine and the Loire Valley. Its elegant, aromatic qualities and lovely structure lend themselves to delicately fruity convivial wines but also deep, soft tannin wines for laying down. Because Cabernet Franc is found in 95% of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil wine, it is the work of our 100 or so winemakers on their land and in their wineries which adds individuality to their wines.
CROSS-SECTION OF THE VILLAGE 
Behind our united front lies a plethora of individual terroirs
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil stretches east to west through tuffeau forests to the bed of the Loire. The village has three very distinct terroirs, each with its own diversity of subsoils. It is in this that the originality and typicity of the wines lie. To gain a better understanding of these terroirs, we are going to commission a soil study based on 1,000 core samples.
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We often tour the country to come to meet you but if you’re in the area on holiday you might like to make a detour to pay us a visit. We’d love you to drop by. Why not spend the evening with us in our extraordinary underground troglodytic cellars? These are truly inspiring, uplifting moments when time stands still as we eat, drink and make merry.
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Domaine du Mortier
Artisan winemakers in Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil
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_ Cyril, Fabien et Joël
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Domaine Les Pins
At Domaine Les Pins, the wine is always good
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_ Christophe et Philippe
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Domaine DELANOUE et Fils
Le Chai des Chevaliers, passionate about wine
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_ Armel et Claude
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Domaine La Chevallerie
Using skills passed down through the family to achieve the best from the terroir
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_ Gaëtan
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Vignoble de la Mineraie
Challenging yourself and adapting to the climatic conditions of every vintage is a fascinating adventure. The reward is exceptional wine.
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_ Richard
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Domaine des Galuches
Laurence and Christian have all the ingredients for a perfect day
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_ Christian
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Domaine du Gros Caillou
I would love to meet you and share my passion
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_ Patrice
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Domaine Lysiane et Guy MABILEAU
A love of winemaking and a passion for wine and the land
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_ Guy
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Domaine Nathalie et David DRUSSÉ
Care for the vine and it will give back in return
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_ David
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Domaine des Vallettes
Wines often reflect the personality of the winemaker: convivial, approachable and jovial with plenty of character!
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_ Antoine et François
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Le Clos du Vigneau
Our wines are products of the terroir, in which you can identify natural factors and human factors
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_ Antoine et François
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Domaine de la Chanteleuserie
The larks are in full song at La Chanteleuserie
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_ Thierry
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Vignoble de la Chevallerie
On foot, on horseback, or taxi, everyone comes to the Chevallerie, because we know that at home BRUNEAU, we will drink properly
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_ Jean-Charles
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Domaine Joël TALUAU - Thierry FOLTZENLOGEL
Our priority is pleasure… the pleasure of making wine and of sharing it with you
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_ Joël
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Le Clos des Quarterons
Our wines, alive from earth to heaven
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_ Agnès et Xavier
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Vignoble de la Jarnoterie
Listening, observing, feeling… waiting
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_ Carine et Didier
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Domaine VILLERET
The wine and vineyards are a reflection of the winemaker
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_ Patrice et Florian
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Domaine MABILEAU Jacques et Vincent
A family-run business
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_ Jacques et Vincent
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Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy
Our ancestors knew best
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_ Christophe et Sophie
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Domaine du Rochouard
At the domaine du rochouard, you feel good there!
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_ Dominique et Jean-Luc
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Vignoble des Robinières
A classic scenario in the world of wine
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_ Bertrand et Vincent
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Domaine Pascal et Alain LORIEUX
Brothers Pascal and Alain
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_ Pascal et Alain
Contact
INFOS
Syndicat des producteurs de Vins de Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil
+33 (0)2 47 97 37 08
Avenue Saint-Vincent 37140 Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil France
Silty gravel (Nicknamed la Taille) Around 100 ha
Places and hamlets :
La Baillie des Chaunaies, Les Charrières, La Pierre du Lane, La Queue du Bois, Les Champs du Roux, La Charbonnerie, Les Souches Blanches, Les Baillies, Les Terres Basses, Les Croix, Les Noues, Les Galoires, La Grande Maison, L’Ouche au Comte, L’Essart, Les Champs Massé, Les Barrières, Les Perruches, Les Coutures.
Ground :
Composed of gravel from the ancient islands of the Loire.
The water resource is well managed, thanks to the presence of the clay subsoil the vine does not suffer from stress. Recent alluvium enriches and nourishes the soil.
Wine profile :
Intense and brilliant colour, expressive nose of raspberry, blackberry and violet. Balanced and sustained structure, lively and fresh tannins. Fruity wine, supple on the palate.
Sand & gravel Around 700 ha
Places and hamlets :
La Fosse aux Loups, La Contrie, Lebaupin, Les Devants de Chevrette, La Charlotterie, Les Aivois, Les Noues, Les Prés, La Villatte, Les Mauguerets, La Croix du Moulin Neuf, La Grande Pièce, La Chevalerie, La Glacière, La Genetière, Le Buisson, La Fosse aux Pigeons, Les Grandes Jouannes, Les Perruches, Les Collinières, Le Bois de Vaux, La Barilleraie, Les Grands Champs, Le Clou Tricot, La Fosse de la Martelière, Le Carroi Taveau, Les Rues, La Charte, Les Faux Gilards, Les Sablons, La Rue de la Chevalerie, La Jarnoterie, Les Monettes, La Martellière, Le Landreau, Le Petit Ormeau, Les Grands Rangs, Les Noyaux Comte, Les Bussonnais, La Fosse, Les Noirettes, La Pelouse, Les Terres de Vaux, La Chenaie, Chézelle, Les Faulandais, La Perrée, Les Tendrais, Les Gueilles, La Mineraie, Les Barbeaux, La Couture, La Croix de Mission, La Cotelleraie, Les Hauts Clos Caslot, Le Bourg, Les Bouillées, La Rodaie, Le Vigneau, Le Port Guyet, Les Mulaudières, Les Terres Noires, La Forcine, Les Pilonnières, La Grande Voie, Les Chartis, La Caillardière, Les Bergeonnières, Le Frêne, Les Raffoux, Les Barbottes, Le Pavillon, Le Fondis, Les Prés du Fondis, Les Fontaines, La Mare, Les Vallettes, Les Rouillères, Les Bournais, Le Grollai, Les Chambreaux, La Chamaillère, Les Vignes Neuves, Les Baraudières.
Ground :
The sands and gravels of the plateau: They are composed of marine deposits dating back to the Quaternary period. There are many fossils (sponges and sea urchins). The soil is very draining, where only the vine finds its balance. This is the “Cradle of the appellation”, it is here that the vegetation gives the “top start” from spring.
Wine profile :
A wine of pleasure and celebration, the supple and harmonious palate delivers aromas of raspberry and wild strawberry, supported by subtle and refined tannins.
Tuffeau Around 300 ha
Places and hamlets :
Les Bois de la Cave Mureau, Le Vau Jaumier, Le Clos Pichard, Le Vau Renou, Les Caves du Vau Renou, Lomgard, Les Caves de la Gardière, La Bouchellière, Le Bas Mortier, Le Grand Mortier, Les Clos Lourioux, Le Clos de l’Epaisse, Le Vau Bahus, Le Champ Perrault, Les Cognettes, Le Plessis, Beau Puy, Les Malgagnes, Les Petits Bois, Chevrette, Les Pêchers, Les Chignardais, Le Carroi
Taveau, Les Turrelières, Le Clos de la Martellière, La Torilliere, L’épaisse.
Ground :
The tuffeau of the hillside: The tuffeau is a limestone rock. Sometimes covered with flint clay or wind sand. This tufa vein originates in the west of the commune and widens towards the east. The vine adapts and develops a deep root system through the limestone. The tufa was extracted by our ancestors, for the construction of houses and villages. These tufa quarries have become the cellars where our wines are aged, in which we sometimes observe the roots of the vine at the surface of the walls.
Wine profile :
Wine with a deeper, darker colour, ruby reflections; aromatic, generous with black fruit aromas. Complex, robust, fleshy, rounded tannins, powerful body, good intensity with persistence.