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 appealing wine, displaying remarkable maturity. Its intense bouquet of red and black fruits captivates from the first sniff, while its velvety palate, with delicate tannins, offers an irresistible indulgence. A refined cuvée, crafted for gastronomic pleasures.
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Eye
Beautiful, rich color
Nose
With delicate aromas of fresh red and black fruits (redcurrant, cherry)
Mouth
Fresh and fruity attack, full-bodied and silky texture, assertive yet elegant tannins, beautiful finesse and superb balance, subtle woody notes.
Serve
Between 16° et 18°C
Open
1 hour before in a carafe
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled meats, roast pork tenderloin, a charcuterie and cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rating (2026 guide) 91/100 (2021 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving 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. In 2003, with the help of his son, he took over the entire 27 hectares of the family estate and introduced organic farming methods. Two types of soil predominate here: clay-siliceous soils with a tendency towards limestone, which produce the most taut and structured wines, and lower down, on the terrace overlooking the former bed of the Loire, siliceous, sandy or stony soils, known as "gravel," on which the vines flourish, producing a more fruity and indulgent wine. The Saint-Nicolas wines on sale embody the delicacy of the appellation's wines: the seams on gravel and clayey silt have a full but silky texture, with well-defined tannins and a frank fruitiness. The Rouillières wines seduce with their juiciness and a very floral finish. For around €15, Bourgueil Racines has a clay-gravel terroir that produces one of the most complete wines in its appellation. Chenin-des-Rouillères shows the charming side of the grape variety without sacrificing any of its character. It is now accompanied by Chenin-du-Puy, in Saumurois, in the same spirit. This is one of the priorities in 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 are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
A leading figure in Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas since he settled there in 1991, Frédéric Mabileau built up a 35-hectare estate that has been organic since 2007 and biodynamic since 2012. Following his accidental death in 2020, his son, Remy, took over. Charly, his other son, has opened Chez Odette, a restaurant dedicated to local and seasonal cuisine, in the estate's courtyard.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 91/100 (2021 vintage) (Outstanding wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rating (2024 guide) 16.5/20 (2021 vintage)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. JEROME B. Published on 12/05/2025
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