Les Perruches Domaine de la Cotelleraie Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP 2024

Les Perruches is an organic red wine from Domaine de la Cotelleraie, produced under the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP designation, 2024 vintage. Hailing from the Loire vineyard region in France, it is bottled in 75cl bottles and certified organic (AB).

Who produces Les Perruches Domaine de la Cotelleraie Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP 2024?

Domaine de la Cotelleraie produces the Les Perruches cuvée under the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP designation in the Loire Valley. The estate farms its vines using certified organic agriculture, a common approach among producers in this Loire appellation.

The 2024 vintage is part of the estate's regular production in this terroir.

In what terroir is Les Perruches Domaine de la Cotelleraie Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP 2024 produced?

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP is located on the left bank of the Loire, near the neighboring Bourgueil appellation. The authorized and dominant grape variety is Cabernet Franc, sometimes blended with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. The soils consist of alluvial gravel and sand terraces near the river, and clay-limestone slopes resting on tuffeau limestone. The temperate oceanic climate, moderated by the Loire, promotes even ripening of the grapes.

At what temperature should Les Perruches Domaine de la Cotelleraie Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP 2024 be served?

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP red wines are generally served between 14 and 16°C. Depending on their soil origin, they can be enjoyed young to appreciate their fruity freshness, or aged for three to eight years when they come from the more structured tuffeau slopes.

What dishes pair with Les Perruches Domaine de la Cotelleraie Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOP 2024?

Wines from this appellation traditionally pair with charcuterie, grilled red meats, roast poultry, and Touraine goat cheeses, such as Sainte-Maure de Touraine.