{"id":20732,"date":"2020-05-14T11:01:47","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T10:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinispi.com\/aoc-bourgueil-loire-wine\/"},"modified":"2024-05-06T16:15:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:15:47","slug":"aoc-bourgueil-loire-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vinispi.com\/en\/aoc-bourgueil-loire-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"AOC Bourgueil, Loire Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Bourgueil is a wine appellation in the Indre-et-Loire department, covering 7 communes (Benais, La Chapelle-sur-Loire, Ingrandes-de-Touraine, Restign\u00e9, Saint-Patrice, Chouz\u00e9-sur-Loire and Bourgueil) in the heart of the Touraine region. The appellation produces red and ros\u00e9 wines. Recognized as an Appellation d’Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e since 1937, the Bourgueil vineyard produces 70000 hectolitres a year, 4% of which are ros\u00e9s.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Bourgueil vineyards have monastic origins<\/h2>\n

The beginnings <\/span>of the Bourgueillois vineyard <\/a><\/span>are probably associated <\/span>the <\/span>presence <\/span>Bourgueil Abbey <\/span>founded<\/span> in 990. In 1189, Abbot Baudry <\/span>praises the beauty <\/span>of its monastery and <\/span>wine-growing region<\/span>. Visit <\/span>course<\/span> centuries, the vineyards expanded beyond the walls <\/span>of the<\/span> of the abbey <\/span>spread out <\/span>hillsides and <\/span>ancient terraces <\/span> of the Loire. Enjoying his <\/span>location<\/span> at<\/span> edge <\/span>the<\/span> Loire, the vineyards <\/span> [passage supprim\u00e9] <\/span>de Bourgueil <\/span>is<\/span>, <\/span>for several centuries<\/span>, <\/span>the first step in the export process<\/span> of fine wines, notably to the Flemish countries from the 17th century onwards, thanks to maritime trade. <\/span>Among the artists and writers<\/span>Rabelais, Pierre de Ronsard, Balzac <\/span>or even <\/span>actor Jean Carmet sang the praises of Bourgueil wines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The soils of AOC Bourgueil are composed of gravel and tuffeau.<\/h2>\n

The 1400-hectare vineyard covers a high alluvial terrace <\/span>located<\/span> on the right bank of the Loire. The viticultural terroir benefits from a temperate, oceanic-influenced climate. Temperature and precipitation levels match those of Angers and Tours, <\/span>the name<\/span> being <\/span>located in the middle <\/span>these two towns.<\/span><\/p>\n

The vineyard soils <\/span>stretch<\/span> on three levels: islands of <\/span>of pebbles emerging<\/span> from the most recent alluvial deposits, a high terrace <\/span>of sand and rubble <\/span>from ancient alluvium and <\/span>the<\/span> limestone ribs <\/span>coasts<\/span> to the forest. Two <\/span>groups<\/span> of soils <\/span>shape the<\/span>name. On the one hand, the low terrace of gravel, sand and clay, a few centimetres to several metres deep, allows water to drain quickly and the soil to warm up quickly, producing supple, delicate, round and fruity wines. On the other hand, the hillsides are made up of Turonian tuff, a clay-limestone rock that is ideal for growing vines. Tuffeau, known locally as “la tuf”, is the rock used to build houses and ch\u00e2teaux, as well as the cellars now used to preserve the fine bottles of Bourgueil.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Bourgueil is a wine with light, fruity notes.<\/h2>\n

The wines of Bourgueil <\/span>are produced using <\/span>the Cabernet Franc grape variety, <\/span>locally known as “Breton<\/span> “Breton”, which may be complemented by Cabernet-Sauvignon <\/span>without exceeding <\/span>10% of the final blend.<\/span><\/p>\n

When young, the red wine of Bourgueil <\/span>distinguishes itself by its <\/span>sparkling<\/span> cherry color, <\/span>garnet or purple<\/span>. <\/span>As it ages<\/span>reflections <\/span>of amber color<\/span> appear. The ros\u00e9 <\/span>is characterized <\/span>by a <\/span>pink <\/span>deep pink <\/span>deep pink<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the nose, Bourgueil red is a wine <\/span>with a strong <\/span> aromatic. Notes of cherry, morello cherry, strawberry or blackcurrant are first detectable, followed by raspberry aromas. <\/span>This wine can also evoke<\/span> licorice or green bell pepper. <\/span> [passage supprim\u00e9]<\/span>. After a few years<\/span> in <\/span>the aromas of fresh red fruit evolve towards <\/span>notes of <\/span>cooked fruit <\/span>or even<\/span>spices. At the end of the guard, <\/span>Bourgueil expresses animal scents <\/span>animal scents <\/span>such as <\/span>leather or fur, combined with woody <\/span>woody reminders<\/span>. <\/span>Mature wines release gamey notes.<\/span>. Ros\u00e9 wines <\/span>express a diversity of fresh fruits<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the palate, gravel wines are supple, light and fruity, with a hint of acidity at the end, reminiscent of the Loire Valley. Their tannic structure is often very present but melted. Tuffeau wines <\/span>are tannic, with a texture that is both complex and fleshy<\/span>. They <\/span>reach full maturity <\/span>after a few years in the cellar, and are <\/span>are capable of ageing for more than 15 years, just like the great vintages of the appellation.<\/span>. They can then <\/span>unveil<\/span> from <\/span>tips<\/span> [passage supprim\u00e9] <\/span>slightly smoky or spicy. Ros\u00e9s are <\/span>much more <\/span>structured and <\/span>bring freshness <\/span>on the palate. <\/span>They<\/span> lack <\/span>amplitude <\/span>of red wines, <\/span>but are perfect accompaniments to summer meals. <\/span>summer meals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Red wines made from gravel can be kept for 2 to 5 years, while red wines made from tuffeau can be kept for 3 to 10 years. Ros\u00e9 wines can be kept from 1 to 4 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bourgueil goes well with a variety of meats and cheeses<\/h2>\n

Bourgueil red wine goes perfectly with charcuterie, white meat, cheeses such as Saint-Maure and red fruit salad. Red wines <\/span>from<\/span> from gravel are particularly well suited to <\/span>with <\/span>white meats <\/span>white meats or <\/span> cheeses and are best served at around 16\u00b0C. The wines <\/span>from<\/span> from tuffeau <\/span>are ideal for accompanying <\/span>red meats, <\/span>of<\/span> game <\/span>or <\/span> cheeses, and are best enjoyed at around 17\u00b0C. Ros\u00e9 wines are ideal for charcuterie and grilled meats, and should be enjoyed at around 10\u00b0C. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Exceptional vintages in the Bourgueil appellation<\/h2>\n

The best vintages<\/span> of <\/span>Bourgueil appellation <\/span>correspond to the <\/span>years <\/span>1928, 1929, 1945, 1947,1949, 1953, 1955, 1959, 1978, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996 and 2005<\/span>. In particular, the 1929 vintage stood out as an exceptional vintage, the 1945 and 1947 vintages as vintages of the century, and the 1959 and 1989 vintages as vintages of the millennium. <\/span><\/p>\n

The red wines known as exceptional vintages correspond to <\/span>years <\/span>1929, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1955, 1959, 1971, 1985, 1989, 1995, 1996 and 2005,<\/span> and for ros\u00e9s, the years 1928, 1929, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1953, 1955, 1959, 1961, 1978, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995 and 2001.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2 Bourgueil estates to discover<\/h2>\n

Domaine des Ouches<\/h3>\n

The 17-hectare Domaine des Ouches is an eight-generation family estate, now run by brothers Thomas and Denis Gambier. They produce several types of red wine from their different terroirs. They also offer a ros\u00e9 wine that reveals other characteristics of Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in tuns, vats, barrels or terracotta jars.<\/p>\n

Domaine des Vallettes<\/h3>\n

Domaine des Vallettes is a 26-hectare family estate run by the Jamet brothers,<\/span> from <\/span>winegrowers who come from <\/span>eight generations of winegrowers in Bourgueil.<\/a><\/span> The two <\/span>categories<\/span> of <\/span>soils<\/span> specific to <\/span>edges of <\/span>the <\/span>Loire banks <\/span>can be observed<\/span> at the Domaine : <\/span>gravel and sand at <\/span>Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil and <\/span>\u00e0<\/span> Anjou, clay-limestone <\/span>in the<\/span> Bourgueil hillsides. Around 180,000 bottles are produced each year. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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