Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Red — avg 88.7/100 Wine Enthusiast score

Avg score

88.7

range 85–93

Avg price

$29.8

Reviews

24

Color

red

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil — a Loire Valley red appellation. Across 24 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 88.7/100.

Appellation profile

Scores at a glance

Metric Value
Average score 88.7/100
Score range 85–93
Average price $29.8
Review count 24
Color Red

Dominant varieties

0, 1

Relative standing in the Loire

Rated above the Loire Valley median — a consistent performer in expert tastings.

Tasting notes

Signature flavor descriptors

Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: tannin, smoky, cherry, spice, plum, crisp, rich, currant.

Top-scored wines

Wine Producer Score Price
Domaine Amirault 2014 Le Fondis (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) Domaine Amirault 93/100 $35
Domaine Amirault 2015 Les Gravilices (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) Domaine Amirault 91/100 $27
Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2012 Quintessence (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 91/100 $18
Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2012 Concerto (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 90/100 $55
Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2014 Concerto (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 90/100 $55

Sample expert review

This perfumed and floral wine is concentrated and dense. Its ripe black-plum and spice flavors are impressive with their intensity. Produced from biodynamically grown grapes, the wine is showing considerable aging potential. Drink this wine from 2020.

— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine Amirault 2014 Le Fondis (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil)

Terroir & Heritage

Heritage neighbours

Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:

UNESCO cultural landscape

This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average score of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil wines?

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil averages 88.7/100 across 24 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 85 to 93.

How much does Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil wine cost?

Average price across reviewed wines is $29.8. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.

What type of wine is Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil?

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil is predominantly a red wine appellation of the Loire Valley.

Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.