Domaine de la Cotelleraie

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Pigeur Fou - Domaine de la Cotelleraie

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Format: 75 cl

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25,25 €

Recommended price: 28,66 €

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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	Traditional fermentation in steel
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

Description

The passion and mastery of Domaine de la Cotelleraie are exceptionally expressed in the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Pigeur Fou. This wine, hailing from the picturesque Loire region in France, is crafted exclusively from Cabernet Franc grapes, cultivated in meticulously selected vineyards and tended with environmentally friendly methods.

At first glance, the Pigeur Fou presents itself with an intense and vibrant ruby red color. On the nose, generous fragrances of fresh red fruits such as strawberry and cherry emerge, veering towards more complex notes of black pepper and wet earth, a typical example of Bourgueil terroir. On the palate, the wine is structured yet elegant, with soft tannins and a persistent freshness that evokes the minerality of its native soil.

Ideal for accompanying red meat dishes, aged cheeses, or a classic coq au vin, the Pigeur Fou is a true and vibrant expression of the Cabernet Franc variety. A wine that deserves to be discovered by wine lovers seeking a unique and terroir-driven experience. Serve slightly chilled to enhance all its flavors.

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

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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'.