Domaine Yannick Amirault - Rosé d'Equinoxe 2022

Name: Domaine Yannick Amirault - Rosé d'Equinoxe 2022
Brand: Domaine Yannick Amirault
Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)

Bourgueil|Rosé wine|Organic

Loire

Rosé

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Drink or Keep

4.6/5 (10 customers)

90/100

RVF

90/100

James Suckling

91/100

Robert Parker

cabernet franc

complex

gourmet

"A gourmet rosé that's as tasty as they come!

"Direct-pressed and barrel-aged, Yannick Amirault's 2022 Rosé d'Equinoxe (all Cabernet Franc) exudes a fresh, lively bouquet of flowers, peach, citrus, star anise, red fruits and spices, followed by a taut, energetic palate that's juicy and fresh, and a delicate, long, penetrating finish. The acidity, which underpins it all, is vibrant and racy." (Wine Advocate 2023)

Features

Estate

Domaine Yannick Amirault

Cuvée

Rosé d'Equinoxe

Vintage

2022

Designation

Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

More generally on the sands of La Coudraye and the southern part of Grand Clos

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Manual in crates

Winemaking

Double sorting of grapes before a long direct pressing without de-stemming, overnight settling then barrel ageing, natural alcoholic fermentation.

Breeding

6 to 12 months in new barrels, without racking

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Very light pink-orange color

Nose

Slightly buttery and biscuity, with aromas of acacia, white fruit and hints of blood orange.

Mouth

Creamy, with the natural acidity of Cabernet, greedy and exuberant in its youth, capable of refining over the years, taking on amber nuances.

Serve

AT 10°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with scallop skewers, seafood risotto, spicy dishes, cheeses such as Tommes de Savoie or Morbier...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

Yannick and Benoît Amirault are perfectionist winegrowers who have naturally converted to organic methods. 19 hectares of Cabernet Franc, two-thirds in Bourgueil, the rest in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, each with a good heritage of old vines.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2025) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Active in Saint-Nicolas and Bourgueil, Yannick Amirault is one of the established names in these two appellations. His son Benoît now cultivates the estate's 19 hectares of organic vines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2023) 91/100 (Wonderful wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Direct-pressed and barrel-aged, Yannick Amirault's 2022 Rosé d'Equinoxe (Cabernet Franc only) exudes a fresh, lively bouquet of flowers, peach, citrus, star anise, red berries and spices, followed by a taut, energetic palate that's juicy and fresh, and a delicate, long, penetrating finish. The underlying acidity is vibrant and racy.

About the domain :

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated 90/100

Domaine rated (guide 2025) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

Benoît joined the family domaine in Bourgueil in 2003 to continue the family adventure initiated by his father Yannick in 1997. The vineyards are divided between Bourgueil (two-thirds) and the neighboring Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation. You can sense the winemakers' perfectionism and their desire to restore the expression of terroirs through very silky, civilized Cabernet Francs that still retain their bright fruit. The estate has been certified organic since 2009, and each year the wines gain in purity thanks to increasingly accurate vinification (truncated wooden vats, stoneware barrels and jars). The 2022 and 2023 delight us with their frank, clean expression and finesse.

James Suckling

Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100

About the wine:

Pears, quince jelly, crushed raspberries and some fresh herbs. Medium-bodied, with a round texture and profile on the palate. Supple and suave, with a pleasant finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.6/5

out of 10 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 14/04/2024

A surprising discovery, this rosé goes against the current of rosés. While retaining plenty of freshness, the palate remains well-balanced, with a slightly vinous density and seductive roundness. The touch is satiny, slightly buttery, with aromas of tart English candy, enveloped by delicate floral notes. The finish is elegant, with a mineral intensity. This gastronomic rosé par excellence is racy and hedonistic. Best served with refined dishes, such as roasted scallops with fresh green asparagus cream. Score = 4.1.