“Aged for eighteen months in demi-muids, this deep-red Bourgueil offers subtle oak notes. With a pleasant, rounded fruitiness, it reflects the qualities of Cabernet and a clay-siliceous terroir.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)
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Eye
Deep, rich garnet color
Nose
With typical notes of sour cherry and blackcurrant, with a hint of licorice and green bell pepper
Palate
It gives an impression of lightness; the aromas on the nose are full of finesse and elegance.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2022
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, white meats, cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Definitely one of the most well-rounded wines of the vintage!
About the estate:
Frédéric Mabileau was one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic figures; he tragically passed away on Monday, August 31, in a microlight accident. He had taken over the entire 27-hectare family estate in 2003, with the help of his son, and transitioned the vineyard to organic farming. Here, two types of soil predominate: clay-siliceous soils with a calcareous tendency, which produce the most taut and structured wines; and lower down, on the terrace overlooking the former bed of the Loire River, siliceous, sandy, or stony soils—known as “graviers”—where the vines thrive, yielding a fruitier and more indulgent wine. The Saint-Nicolas wines currently for sale embody the delicacy of the appellation’s wines: those from gravel and clay-loam soils offer a full-bodied yet silky texture, well-defined tannins, and a clean, fruity character. The Rouillières wines charm with their juiciness and a very floral finish. For around fifteen euros, the Bourgueil Racines, grown on clay-gravel soil, produces one of the most well-rounded wines in its appellation. The Chenin-des-Rouillères showcases the grape variety’s charming side without compromising its character. It is now joined by Chenin-du-Puy, from the Saumur region, in the same vein. This is one of the top priorities at Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2020 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Aged for eighteen months in demi-muids, this deep red Bourgueil offers subtle oak notes. With a pleasant, rounded fruitiness, it showcases the qualities of Cabernet and a clay-siliceous terroir.
About the estate:
A leading figure in the Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas regions since settling there in 1991, Frédéric Mabileau built up a 35-hectare estate that has been farmed organically since 2007 and biodynamically since 2012. Following his accidental death in 2020, his son, Remy, took over the estate. Charly, his other son, opened “Chez Odette,” a restaurant dedicated to local and seasonal cuisine, in the estate’s courtyard.
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