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Bourgueil & Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Bourgueil, France

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"Loire's Cabernet Franc royalty — Roman-era terroir splits into supple gravel wines and powerful tuffeau cliffs, separated by just 7 kilometers."

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Founded
1937
Signature wine
Cabernet Franc
Price
Moderate

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    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.

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