Domaine Yannick Amirault - La Source 2020
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Fruit in its purest form"
A cuvée from the estate's youngest vines, once again highlighting the fine work of its creator, Yannick Amirault. The fruit is clearly present, accompanied by superb texture and pleasant roundness. The ripeness of the grapes plays a large part in this, as does the care taken in the winemaking process. Delicious and supple!
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Eye
Bright and vibrant dress
Nose
Delicate, slightly spicy, and peony-like
Mouth
Tonic and delicious, slightly spicy with hints of peony
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with cold cuts, grilled fish or fish in sauce, white meats, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rating (2021 guide) 15/20 (2019 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Yannick and Benoît Amirault are perfectionist winemakers who naturally converted to organic farming. They have 19 hectares of Cabernet Franc, two-thirds of which are in Bourgueil and the rest in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, each with a good heritage of old vines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
Present in Saint-Nicolas and Bourgueil, Yannick Amirault is one of the stalwarts of these two appellations. It is now his son Benoît who cultivates (organically) the estate's 19 hectares.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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 very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Benoît arrived at the family estate in Bourgueil in 2003 to continue the family adventure started by his father Yannick in 1997. Two-thirds of the vineyard is located in Bourgueil, with the rest in the neighboring Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation. You can sense the winemakers' perfectionism and their desire to express the terroir through very silky and civilized Cabernet Franc wines that retain their vibrant fruitiness. The estate has been certified organic since 2009 and the wines are gaining in purity every year thanks to increasingly precise vinification methods (conical wooden vats, barrels and stoneware jars). The 2022 and 2023 vintages delight us with their frank, clear expression and finesse.
Customer rating
3.1/5
based on 8 reviews
Review and opinion by Ms. ALEXANDRA L. Published on 05/19/2021
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 05/11/2021
A pleasant, light, fruity Cabernet Franc (cherry in particular, with a hint of cinnamon), with good body. Still marked by aging and tight tannins, it is a little austere on the palate. Slightly acidic and peppery finish. At a comparable price, I prefer the Côte 50. Rating = 3. Paired with mogettes beans and braised Vendée ham.
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Note and opinion by Mr. BENOIT C. Published on 10/17/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL L. Published on 08/27/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILDAS R. Published on 08/19/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC M. Published on 08/16/2021
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Review and opinion by Mr. DAVID V. Published on 05/09/2021
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