Scores: RVF 15/20, Gerbelle & Maurange 15/20
“With lovely precision, the 2011 La Mine needs a little time to breathe before revealing its healthy, straightforward fruit, with very pleasant licorice notes. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2014 - RVF). A fine cuvée with lovely body, featuring aromas of small black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry...). A silky, indulgent red!
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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
2013
Drink before
2017
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
3.6/5
based on 16 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN NOEL L. Published on 02/23/2019
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil is quite decent and straightforward for an entry-level wine. Decant it to bring out its fruitiness and round out its flavor.
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Review by Mr. FRANCESCO F. Posted on May 31, 2013
STYLE, ENJOYMENT, AND A FAIR PRICE—TRUE VALUE!
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Review by Mr. DENIS C. Posted on 02/23/2013
This vintage has lovely notes of red fruit; it’s still a bit firm but already very enjoyable! A beautiful expression of Cabernet Franc!
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE D. Published on 12/10/2018
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Review by Mr. HUGUES G. Published on 02/02/2016
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Published on July 25, 2015
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Review by Mr. PASCAL P. Published on 11/11/2014
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Review by Mr. PATRICK Q. Posted on 10/30/2014
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Review by Mr. JAN L. Posted on May 8, 2014
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Review by Mr. MAXIME G. Posted on April 6, 2014
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