Frédéric Mabileau - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Coutures 2022
2*Étoiles
Hachette
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Robert Parker
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"The quintessence of the terroir in all its finesse!"
A distinguished and alluring wine, radiating maturity. Its intense bouquet of red and black fruits captivates from the very first whiff, while its velvety palate, with delicate tannins, offers an irresistible indulgence. A refined wine, perfect for pairing with fine dining.
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Eye
Beautiful, deep color
Nose
With delicate aromas of fresh red and black berries (red currant, cherry)
Palate
A fresh and fruity attack, a full-bodied and silky texture, assertive yet elegant tannins, beautiful finesse and superb balance, with a subtle hint of oak
Serve
Between 16° et 18°C
Open
1 hour beforehand in a carafe
Drink before
2033
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled meats, roasted pork tenderloin, or a platter of cold cuts and cheese…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100 (2021 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Frédéric Mabileau was one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic figures; he tragically passed away on Monday, August 31, in a microlight accident. He had taken over the entire 27-hectare family estate in 2003, with the help of his son, and transitioned the vineyard to organic farming. Here, two types of soil predominate: clay-siliceous soils with a calcareous tendency, which produce the most taut and structured wines; and lower down, on the terrace overlooking the former bed of the Loire River, siliceous, sandy, or stony soils—known as “graviers”—where the vines thrive, yielding a fruitier and more indulgent wine. The Saint-Nicolas wines currently for sale embody the delicacy of the appellation’s wines: those from gravel and clay-loam soils offer a full-bodied yet silky texture, well-defined tannins, and a clean, fruity character. The Rouillières wines charm with their juiciness and a very floral finish. For around fifteen euros, the Bourgueil Racines, grown on clay-gravel soil, produces one of the most well-rounded wines in its appellation. The Chenin-des-Rouillères showcases the grape variety’s charming side without compromising its character. It is now joined by Chenin-du-Puy, from the Saumur region, in the same vein. This is one of the top priorities at Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil!
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Stars (Vintage 2021) (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A leading figure in the Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas regions since settling there in 1991, Frédéric Mabileau built up a 35-hectare estate that has been farmed organically since 2007 and biodynamically since 2012. Following his accidental death in 2020, his son, Remy, took over the estate. Charly, his other son, opened “Chez Odette,” a restaurant dedicated to local and seasonal cuisine, in the estate’s courtyard.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 Guide) 91/100 (2021 Vintage) (A fantastic wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16.5/20 (2021 vintage)
Customer Rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. JEROME M. Posted on July 12, 2026
I don't know if it's my palate or the 2023 vintage, but out of three bottles opened at different times, I had the same observations... The aroma is present and pleasant on the nose, promising nothing but good things. But once on the palate, it’s a huge disappointment—a pronounced acidity that reminds me of a slight hint of balsamic vinegar, making the wine very mediocre. The acidity makes it undrinkable for my taste at temperatures above 14°.Serving it cooler doesn’t make it a masterpiece, but it does tone down the acidity. Despite this trip to the fridge, the bottles weren’t finished.
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on April 30, 2026
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Review by Mr. JEROME B. Published on 12/05/2025
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