Bourgueil & Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

North bank of the Loire produces Cabernet Franc with distinct character from Chinon. Gravel terraces (like Bordeaux) versus limestone slopes create two styles. Romans recognized both terroirs. Taste at small family estates in medieval villages.

City

Bourgueil

Country

🇫🇷 France

Duration

3-4 hours

Venue

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Bourgueil & Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

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How to Complete

4 steps to experience this fully

Same grape, same winemaker - the ultimate terroir lesson

Same grape, same winemaker - the ultimate terroir lesson

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Smaller appellation, hillier terrain, more elegant wines - personal tastings

Smaller appellation, hillier terrain, more elegant wines - personal tastings

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Smooth river stones in vineyards - the same geology as Bordeaux's best graves

Smooth river stones in vineyards - the same geology as Bordeaux's best graves

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Optional: Catherine & Pierre Breton or Yannick Amirault - Loire legends

Optional: Catherine & Pierre Breton or Yannick Amirault - Loire legends

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Bourgueil & Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Venue

How to Complete

Taste Bourgueil from gravel AND tuffeau soils side by side

Visit a family estate in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Walk the gravel terraces and spot the ancient Loire River deposits

Seek out natural wine pioneers Breton or Amirault

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