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Domaine Yannick Amirault - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Malgagnes 2023
Domaine Yannick Amirault - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Malgagnes 2023

Domaine Yannick Amirault - Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Malgagnes 2023

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic
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2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

Cabernet Franc
distinguished
delicate
ripe fruit

"A truly great Loire wine of remarkable finesse. Let yourself be swept away by its incredible charm!"

“Les Malgagnes is the estate’s historic vineyard, with ochre-colored soils composed of clay and limestone, ideally situated on the hillside above the village. Yannick Amirault has crafted a flamboyant 2023 vintage from it—aged in barrels and jars—that is vibrant in color, with expansive aromas of red fruit, toasted hazelnut, and vanilla. The full-bodied palate, already very open, showcases the vintage’s sweetness, complemented here by silky tannins and ideal freshness. The balance is perfect, the aging judicious, and the finish is long-lasting: a great Breton wine and yet another favorite to add to this leading winemaker’s repertoire.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026)

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Estate

Domaine Yannick Amirault

Vintage

Les Malgagnes

Vintage

2023

Designation

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Franc (âge moyen des vignes : 60 ans)

Regions

Very clay-rich ochre soil on the surface of the hillside above the village of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Full destemming without crushing and double sorting of the grapes, followed by alcoholic fermentation in truncated-cone wooden vats with a 5-week maceration period

Livestock Farming

For 13 months, 80% in 450-liter barrels and 20% in stoneware jars

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep, rich color

Nose

Complex, with aromas of red berries, balsamic notes, and delicate hints of spice

Palate

Elegant with a rounded, chalky texture; full-bodied, with fairly lively tannins that lead to a lovely finish

Serve

Decant at 16°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2039

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with coq au vin, red meats, game, chicken with cream and mushrooms, or a vegetable pie…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Yannick and Benoît Amirault are perfectionist winemakers who made a natural transition 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 area.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Les Malgagnes is the estate’s historic vineyard, with ochre-colored soils composed of clay and limestone, ideally situated on the hillside above the village. Yannick Amirault has crafted a flamboyant 2023 vintage from this vineyard—aged in barrels and jars—that is vibrant in color, with expansive aromas of red fruit, toasted hazelnut, and vanilla. The full-bodied palate, already very open, showcases the vintage’s sweetness, complemented here by silky tannins and ideal freshness. The balance is perfect, the aging judicious, and the finish is long: a great Breton wine and yet another favorite to add to this leading winemaker’s portfolio.

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

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 to the Best Wines of France

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 arrived at the family estate in Bourgueil in 2003 to continue the family venture started by his father, Yannick, in 1997. Two-thirds of the vineyard is located in Bourgueil, with the remainder in the neighboring appellation of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. You can sense the winemakers’ perfectionism and their commitment to expressing 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 techniques (truncated-cone wooden vats, barrels, and stoneware jars). The 2022 and 2023 vintages delight us with their frank, clean expression and finesse.

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