Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Red — avg 88.7/100 Wine Enthusiast score
88.7
range 85–93
$29.8
24
red
Expert reviews
| 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 |
Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast
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.
— Domaine Amirault 2014 Le Fondis (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) (93/100)
Perfumed, with a rich texture and smoky flavors this wine has density and concentration. Aged for 16 months in large wooden barrels, the wine has spice, red-berry fruits and young tannins waiting to be aged. Drink from 2019.
— Domaine Amirault 2015 Les Gravilices (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) (91/100)
While still young, this wine has a smooth texture that shows the black fruits and perfumed tannins well. The balance of acidity and rich fruitiness is underpinned by the drier, tannic core. Drink young and fruity, but better wait until 2016.
— Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2012 Quintessence (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) (91/100)
This wine is rich, full of ripe red berry fruits and sliced with firm, still-young tannins. Produced from old vines, it has concentration and juicy acidity that lifts the full, fruity character. The structure will allow the wine to age further, so drink from 2017.
— Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2012 Concerto (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) (90/100)
One of two wines produced by this estate from old vines, this is a ripe, full wine that has a fine balance between ripe red-berry fruit and acidity. Spice from the wood aging gives an extra complexity to what is already a delicious wine. Drink from 2017.
— Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2014 Concerto (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) (90/100)
Score & price analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 88.7/100 |
| Score range | 85 – 93 |
| Score spread | 8 points |
| Average price | $29.8 |
| Price range | $15 – $55 |
| Reviews analyzed | 24 |
| Value ratio (points/$) | 2.98 |
Position in the Loire
Rated above the Loire Valley median.
Grape varieties
| Variety | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Variety 1 | 22 | 92% |
| Variety 2 | 2 | 8% |
Flavor profile
Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:
- tannin
- smoky
- cherry
- spice
- plum
- crisp
- rich
- currant
Appellation summary
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wine color | Red |
| Total reviews | 24 |
| Average score | 88.7/100 |
| Average price | $29.8 |
Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.