New Vintage: The 2009 was rated: RVF 15/20
Grown on ancient marl soil and in vines around forty years old, the La Mine cuvée benefits from controlled yields, with grapes carefully sorted and hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. At Yannick Amirault, one can only applaud the consistency from vintage to vintage. A silky, indulgent cuvée!
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Eye
dark dress
Nose
a bunch of ripe black berries
Palate
Fresh, with a lovely texture and aromas of dark berries (blackcurrant, blackberry)
Serve
decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2015
Production
11,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes blanches et des volailles : pintade, poulet fermier rôti... et des grillades. <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
4.5/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. ERIC G. Posted on August 19, 2014
Nov. 2012 - An hour of decanting wasn't enough: this wine has closed up. When will it open up again? June 2014 - Here it is: an explosion of aromas from a pure Cabernet at its peak, blending strawberry jam with peony and graphite with humus. It was worth the wait! Too bad—it was the last bottle...
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Review by Mr. FRANCESCO F. Published on 10/16/2012
A very refined, balanced, and lingering wine that is never harsh—fresh and flavorful—a real bargain...
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Review by Mr. PATRICK R. Posted on 10/27/2017
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Review by Mr. FABRICE G. Published on 12/22/2014
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Review by Mr. MICHEL J. Published on April 7, 2014
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Review by Ms. NATHALIE N. Published on 12/01/2013
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Review by Mr. MALCOLM B. Published on 02/23/2013
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Review by Ms. MARTINE B. Posted on October 16, 2012
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