With a slightly smoky aroma, this Bourgueil features dominant notes of dark fruit and a hint of mint. Its silky texture and the perfect balance between tannins and acidity lend elegance and refinement to this wine, which is sure to delight wine lovers!
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Pure, with a hint of smokiness and notes of dark fruit and rosewood, rounded off with a touch of mint
Palate
Dense tannins, slightly tight but with a silky texture, supported by just the right amount of acidity; very elegant
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Serve with venison tenderloin, pigeon, veal kidneys, or a rack of lamb roasted with mild spices...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17.5/20 by Top Vins (2016 vintage) (Benchmark wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Yannick and Benoît Amirault are perfectionist winemakers who naturally transitioned 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 vineyard.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2019 guide) 1*Star (2016 vintage) (A very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 15.5/20 (2016 vintage) (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 estate:
Benoît joined the family estate in Bourgueil in 2003 to carry on the family venture started by his father, Yannick, in 1997. Two-thirds of the vineyards are located in Bourgueil, with the remainder in the neighboring appellation of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. You can sense the winemakers’ perfectionism and their desire to capture the expression of the terroirs through very silky and refined Cabernet Francs that still retain vibrant fruit. The estate has been certified organic since 2009, and the wines gain in purity each year thanks to increasingly precise winemaking methods (truncated wooden vats, barrels, and stoneware jars). The 2022 and 2023 vintages delight us with their frank, clean expression and finesse.
Customer rating
4.1/5
based on 17 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Posted on August 22, 2024
In this outstanding 2018 vintage, the Grand Clos—now fully open—benefits from excellent aging that gives it an aromatic profile as broad as it is intense. The relatively powerful and firm tannins are marked by fresh acidity without harshness, along with floral and tart black fruit flavors, combined with smoky and earthy notes, as well as a hint of spice. Full-bodied and impressive in volume, the palate offers a dynamic sensation, reinforced by a fine, chalky grain and a refined, silky texture. Superb graphite-like persistence on the finish. A real bargain at €16 in 2020. Best enjoyed over the next six years with tender veal cutlets in chanterelle cream sauce, served with tagliatelle. Rating = 4.2.
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Review by Mr. MARCEL N. Published on May 26, 2024
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Review by Mr. SAULIUS K. Published on October 16, 2021
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