Frédéric Mabileau - Saumur blanc Chenin du Puy blanc 2022
"Chenin Favorite "
Chenin du Puy, with its enticing aromas of ripe pear and honeyed apple, and its lovely minerality. A white wine from the Loire Valley that’s both round and lively, perfectly balanced for instant enjoyment!
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Eye
Pale yellow dress
Nose
Fruity and captivating, with delicate notes of pears and quinces, and a hint of smokiness
Palate
A round, silky texture with aromas of honeyed apples, combining minerality and citrus freshness, with lovely body
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
It will be perfect with a scallop risotto, monkfish blanquette, veal paupiettes, tagliatelle alla carbonara, coconut chicken curry, goat cheese on toast with honey…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Frédéric Mabileau was one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic figures; he tragically passed away on Monday, August 31, in a microlight accident. He had taken over the entire 27-hectare family estate in 2003, with the help of his son, and transitioned the vineyard to organic farming. Here, two types of soil predominate: clay-siliceous soils with a calcareous tendency, which produce the most taut and structured wines; and lower down, on the terrace overlooking the former bed of the Loire River, siliceous, sandy, or stony soils—known as “graviers”—where the vines thrive, yielding a fruitier and more indulgent wine. The Saint-Nicolas wines currently for sale embody the delicacy of the appellation’s wines: those from gravel and clay-loam soils offer a full-bodied yet silky texture, well-defined tannins, and a clean, fruity character. The Rouillières wines charm with their juiciness and a very floral finish. For around fifteen euros, the Bourgueil Racines, grown on clay-gravel soil, produces one of the most well-rounded wines in its appellation. The Chenin-des-Rouillères showcases the grape variety’s charming side without compromising its character. It is now joined by Chenin-du-Puy, from the Saumur region, in the same vein. This is one of the top priorities at Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A leading figure in the Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas regions since settling there in 1991, Frédéric Mabileau built up a 35-hectare estate that has been farmed organically since 2007 and biodynamically since 2012. Following his accidental death in 2020, his son, Remy, took over the estate. Charly, his other son, opened “Chez Odette,” a restaurant dedicated to local and seasonal cuisine, in the estate’s courtyard.
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