Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil La Croisée - Domaine de la Cotelleraie

Domaine de la Cotelleraie

Format: 75 cl

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Producer Domaine de la Cotelleraie
Name Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Variety Cabernet Franc
Gradation 12.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, herbal notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
Region Loire
Production area Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Country France
Type Red wine
Aging 6-12 months
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5-7 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

The Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil La Croisée produced by Domaine de la Cotelleraie is an excellent example of how a Cabernet Franc can magnificently express itself in the terroir of the Loire. This red wine is renowned for its vibrant freshness, reflecting the adept winemaking processes and environmental respect practiced by the winery.

With a lively ruby color, La Croisée offers an intricate bouquet of red fruits like cherries and raspberries on the nose, enhanced by subtle hints of black pepper and a touch of fresh herbs. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with an impeccable balance between the structure of soft tannins and a pleasant acidity. Aging in oak barrels allows a perfect fusion between fruit and delicate woody aromas, delivering a long and harmonious finish.

Ideal to serve with meat dishes such as lamb or grilled vegetable-based dishes, this wine is also perfect for sipping on its own as a contemplative wine. A true jewel of the Loire Valley that expresses the quality and passion of Domaine de la Cotelleraie.

The winery

Domaine de la Cotelleraie – Winery in Centre‑Val de Loire (Saint‑Nicolas‑de‑Bourgueil / Touraine)

Discover the story and wines of Domaine de la Cotelleraie.

Family-owned winery located in Saint‑Nicolas‑de‑Bourgueil (Loire Valley), led by Gérald Vallée, known for Cabernet Franc–based wines produced using organic practices.
Region: Centre‑Val de Loire (Saint‑Nicolas‑de‑Bourgueil / Touraine)
Country: Francia
Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Produced in the Saint‑Nicolas‑de‑Bourgueil AOP, with a strong presence of Cabernet Franc. Certified organic viticulture according to public information. Aging in large foudres and in casks/barriques for the flagship cuvées. Vineyards on gravelly and calcareous soils that define distinct styles Hospitality and guided tours at the winery
Winery history
The property has been in the Vallée family for generations; its buildings date back to the 19th century. Gérald Vallée is the current winemaker and has firmly committed the estate to organic viticulture and to showcasing its individual crus, opening the winery to visits and tastings.
Production philosophy
Terroir-led approach and certified organic production: the winery highlights the characteristics of its different soils and ages the wine both in large foudres and in smaller oak barrels to enhance the complexity and finesse of the Cabernet Franc.
Terroir and vineyards
Situated in the heart of the Saint‑Nicolas‑de‑Bourgueil appellation, the vineyards sit on varied soils: gravel terraces, siliceous limestones of the coteaux and the valley's gravelly montils; there are also local deposits known as 'perruches'.

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