A Bourgueil full of finesse, with a distinct Loire Valley style. Cote 50 captivates with its vibrant fruitiness, delicacy, and irresistible crispness. The signature of the Amirault estate.
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Eye
Bright, vibrant color
Nose
Intense, fruity, and fresh, with notes of pomegranate and cranberry, and a hint of spice
Palate
Crisp and delicious, with a pleasant acidity that makes it hard to resist
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with fine charcuterie, white meats, grilled meats, summer salads, or grilled fish…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
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
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from 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 (2026 guide) 90/100
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:
Among the reds, *La Source* and *Cote 50* delight us with their fruity vibrancy and their well-balanced, easy-drinking character, with the latter showing slightly more concentration in 2024.
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 vineyards are located in Bourgueil, with the remainder in the neighboring Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation. You can sense the winemakers’ perfectionism and their commitment to expressing the terroirs through Cabernet Franc wines 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
4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on April 15, 2026
With all due respect to Y. Amirault, I must admit that I do not recognize the iconic Côte 50 in its 2024 vintage. In his defense, it’s true that the lack of sunshine in the Loire Valley that year and the fruit’s low ripeness did not help. As a result, the wine has lost some of its splendor. The previously juicy and rich profile, with its refined tannins, has given way to a rather flat, smooth, and very light style, marked by its crispness and acidity. Still, its easy-drinking nature makes it a recommended choice for a cocktail dinner with a mixed charcuterie board or a picnic by the water.
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Review and rating by Ms. PAULINE H. Posted on July 24, 2026
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Review by Mr. JOFFREY J. Published on June 3, 2026
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Review and opinion by Mr. BRICE L. Published on March 28, 2026
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Review and comment by Mr. CHRISTIAN M. Posted on March 6, 2026
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