Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20 (Immediate pleasure), RVF 15.5/20
“The 2010 vintage is a must-try: Les Quartiers reveals its spicy flavors with restraint, but its ripe, velvety texture already makes it a delight. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2014 - RVF). One of the estate’s great vintages— a must-try!
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Eye
dark red color with purple highlights
Nose
red berries (raspberries), with a hint of oak
Palate
A lively, fruity attack with a beautiful, delicate, subtly oaky body; a supple, full-bodied wine
Serve
decant at 16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2020
Production
7,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des volailles fermières dans sa jeunesse, des chèvres frais, des fromages à pâtes dures...<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
3.9/5
based on 14 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN NOEL L. Published on October 21, 2018
Vibrant fruit supported by a rich body and a lively acidity, all perfectly ripe and fresh.
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE F. Posted on January 19, 2015
A deep purple color with violet hues, still very young. The nose offers red fruit aromas, with a vegetal yet pleasant undertone and a hint of minerality. On the palate, it’s easy-drinking and juicy, with lovely acidity that highlights the red fruit flavors; the tannins seem refined, and the wine is beautifully balanced. A truly excellent bottle that goes down easily and has everything it takes to age well.
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Review by Mr. FABIEN J. Published on March 12, 2013
What power! Long on the palate, smooth and easy to drink... truly magnificent—buy it immediately without hesitation.
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Review by Mr. CYRILLE M. Posted on 02/18/2023
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Review by Mr. MAXIME S. Posted on July 30, 2022
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE D. Published on 12/10/2018
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Review by Mr. CYRIL G. Posted on 11/07/2017
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Review by Mr. HUGUES G. Published on 02/02/2016
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Review by Mr. GUILLAUME L. Published on August 17, 2014
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Review by Mr. JEAN BENOIT C. Published on March 2, 2014
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