Rating: Parker 90-91+/100
Following a 2008 vintage that promised a very bright future, here is the 2009 Les Malgagnes, grown on clay-siliceous soil whose character is reflected in the wine’s silky tannins. It already has a lovely, approachable body that delivers great pleasure. Don’t miss out!
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Eye
deep, rich color
Palate
the tannins are already very well integrated
Serve
decant at 16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Production
7,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un coq au vin, des viandes rouges, des gibiers...<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
2.9/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE Y. Published on April 19, 2014
Excellent St. Nicolas de B. A classic Cabernet Franc.
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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS G. Published on May 13, 2018
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Review by Mr. JEAN BAPTISTE D. Published on April 7, 2018
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Review by Mr. PASCAL D. Published on August 21, 2017
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Review by YANNICK P. Published on August 8, 2016
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Review by Mr. OSWIN G. Published on July 16, 2013
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Review by Mr. PAUL V. Published on 02/11/2013
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