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Domaine Yannick Amirault - La Petite Cave 2017

Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic

4.2/5 (18 customers)

16,5/20

RVF

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

2*Étoiles

Hachette

“ A small winery, to be sure, but one with great talent—that of Yannick Amirault, who is once again in the spotlight. The striking deep red color with purplish highlights of this 2017 vintage hints at a bouquet of dark fruits accented by woody notes. After a firm opening, a rich and fruity body develops. The tannins from the oak, still present, suggest that this wine will age well.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) A marvel!

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Estate

Domaine Yannick Amirault

Vintage

La Petite Cave

Vintage

2017

Designation

Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Regions

Soils composed of sand and clay over limestone

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Hand-harvested in small crates with grape sorting

Wine Production

Destemming, 5-week maceration, natural fermentation in truncated-cone wooden vats with foot-pressing

Livestock Farming

Aged for 20 months in demi-muids (new 450-liter barrels and barrels that have held one vintage)

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Garnet-colored, brilliant

Nose

Ripe, with notes of black cherry and cocoa

Palate

Vibrant and refined. Full-bodied with tannins. A complex, chalky finish

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2027+

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with hare à la royale, red meats, game, and more...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2020 guide) 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:

The grape variety is beginning to take precedence over the winemaking process. A wine with a bright future.

About the estate:

Yannick and Benoît Amirault are perfectionist winemakers who made a natural transition to organic farming. They cultivate 19 hectares of Cabernet Franc, two-thirds of which are in Bourgueil and the rest in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, with a rich heritage of old vines in each area.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

A small winery, to be sure, but one with great talent—that of Yannick Amirault, who is once again in the spotlight. The striking deep red color with purplish highlights of this 2017 vintage hints at a bouquet of dark fruits accented by oak. After a firm opening, a rich and fruity body develops. The tannins from the oak, still present, suggest that this wine will age well.

About the estate:

With vineyards in Saint-Nicolas and Bourgueil, Yannick Amirault is one of the most reliable names in these two appellations. His son Benoît now cultivates the estate’s 19 hectares using organic methods.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2026 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

A Cabernet Franc grown on sandy and clay soils over limestone: it is still in a phase where the aging process is evident, yet without overshadowing its precisely balanced fruitiness. Its chalky structure will ensure it ages gracefully over time.

About the estate:

Benoît arrived at the family estate in Bourgueil in 2003 to continue the family venture started by his father, Yannick, in 1997. Two-thirds of the vineyard is located in Bourgueil, with the remainder in the neighboring appellation of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. You can sense the winemakers’ perfectionism and their commitment to expressing the terroirs through Cabernet Francs that are silky smooth and refined, yet retain vibrant fruit. The estate has been certified organic since 2009, and the wines gain in purity each year thanks to increasingly precise winemaking techniques (truncated-cone wooden vats, barrels, and stoneware jars). The 2022 and 2023 vintages delight us with their frank, clean expression and finesse.

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 18 reviews