Scores: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 17/20, Gault Millau 16/20
“Although the sample isn’t perfect, one can’t help but be impressed by the complexity of the flavors, with a nose of black fruit and velvety, well-integrated tannins. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2013). A full-bodied, dense, and highly aromatic Bourgueil, both refined and velvety. A fine bottle!
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Eye
deep red, glossy
Nose
with notes of licorice, black fruits, a hint of stone fruit, and a touch of pencil lead
Palate
rich, dense, and very fragrant, delicate and velvety
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un lièvre à la royale, des viandes rouges, des gibiers...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
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 have 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 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
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 essence of 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 methods (truncated wooden vats, barrels, and stoneware jars). The 2022 and 2023 vintages delight us with their frank, clean expression and finesse.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. YVES L. Posted on 12/25/2016
A drink... or rather, a treat—game or festive poultry—that’s sure to impress
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Review by Mr. CYRILLE M. Posted on 02/18/2023
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Review by Mr. CYRIL G. Posted on 11/07/2017
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Review by Mr. GUILLAUME L. Published on August 17, 2014
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Review by Mr. JAN L. Posted on May 8, 2014
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Review by Mr. JEAN BENOIT C. Published on March 2, 2014
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Review by Mr. MICHEL M. Posted on 02/23/2013
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