Domaine Saint Nicolas Saint Nicolas 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Saint Nicolas
Label Name:
 
Saint Nicolas
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Loire Valley — Fiefs Vendéens (Brem).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93/100 (Saint-Nicolas 2014); La Revue du Vin de France ~92/100 (2014)

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Pinot Noir with red and black cherry, brambly berry, spice, wet earth and a saline/sea-spray minerality; fine powdery tannins and fresh acidity. (2014 showing developed savory notes).

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef steak, aged cheeses, charcuterie, pork ragu. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean grilled beef (bulgogi), mildly spicy Szechuan pork, teriyaki salmon.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested; indigenous yeast fermentation, open wood vats, maceration, and élevage in barrels/foudre for extended aging.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Saint‑Nicolas (Michon family) — established regionally with biodynamic practices since the 1990s; terroir of schist/quartz near the Atlantic in Brem-sur-Mer. Thierry Michon and family lead production.