"Aged for eighteen months in demi-muids, this dark red Bourgueil offers a slight woodiness. Flourishing with a pleasant fruity roundness, it reflects the virtues of Cabernet and a clay-siliceous terroir." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)
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Eye
Dark garnet color, intense
Nose
With typical notes of morello cherry and blackcurrant, with a hint of licorice and green pepper.
Mouth
Impression of lightness, on the aromas perceived on the nose, great finesse and elegance.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with cold cuts, white meats, cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
Certainly one of the most complete vintages of the year!
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. In 2003, with the help of his son, he took over the entire 27 hectares of the family estate and introduced organic farming methods. Two types of soil predominate here: clay-siliceous soils with a tendency towards limestone, which produce the most intense and structured wines, and lower down, on the terrace overlooking the former bed of the Loire, siliceous, sandy or stony soils, known as "gravel," on which the vines flourish, producing a more fruity and indulgent wine. The Saint-Nicolas wines on sale embody the delicacy of the appellation's wines: the seams on gravel and clayey silt have a full but silky texture, with well-defined tannins and a frank fruitiness. The Rouillières wines seduce with their juiciness and a very floral finish. For around €15, Bourgueil Racines has a clay-gravel terroir that produces one of the most complete wines in its appellation. Chenin-des-Rouillères shows the charming side of the grape variety without sacrificing any of its character. It is now accompanied by Chenin-du-Puy, in Saumurois, in the same spirit. This is one of the priorities in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2020 guide) Cited (Successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
Aged for eighteen months in demi-muids, this dark red Bourgueil offers a slight woodiness. Flourishing with a pleasant fruity roundness, it reflects the virtues of Cabernet and a clay-siliceous terroir.
About the estate:
A leading figure in Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas since he settled there in 1991, Frédéric Mabileau built up a 35-hectare estate that has been organic since 2007 and biodynamic since 2012. Following his accidental death in 2020, his son, Remy, took over. Charly, his other son, has opened Chez Odette, a restaurant dedicated to local and seasonal cuisine, in the estate's courtyard.
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