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Frédéric Mabileau - Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouillères 2023

Name: Frédéric Mabileau - Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouillères 2023
Brand: Frédéric Mabileau
Rating: 4.2 (8 reviews)

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil|Red wine|Organic

4.2/5 (8 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

Cabernet Franc

fruity

biodynamics

Gem

"The archetype of St Nicolas de Bourgueil!"

"This iconic wine from the estate, grown on sandy, gravelly soil, is slow to open up, with notes of ripe but fresh red fruit. Full-bodied, supple, fruity, with fine tannins and preserved freshness: complete and already delicious, it will also age well." (Le Guide Hachette 2026).

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Estate

Frédéric Mabileau

Vintage

Les Rouillères

Vintage

2023

Designation

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Sandy-gravelly soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic (Biodyvin)

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

In temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, infusion of destemmed grapes, indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, light pumping over in vats, low sulfite content.

Livestock farming

8 months in vats, natural cold stabilization, two rackings before bottling

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep red color, intense

Nose

Light and fresh, with aromas of ripe red berries and hints of licorice

Mouth

Concentrated pure fruit, crisp, supple with beautiful texture, very fine tannins, lovely freshness

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with cold cuts, pasta arrabiata, Thai chicken satay, mixed salads, Italian-style asparagus, strawberry tiramisu, goat cheese, etc.

More information on Frédéric Mabileau

More information on Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving 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. 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

Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)

About wine:

This iconic wine from the estate, grown on sandy, gravelly soil, is slow to open up, with notes of ripe but fresh red fruit. Full-bodied, supple, fruity, with fine tannins and preserved freshness: complete and already delicious, it will also age well.

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.

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 8 reviews

Review and opinion by Ms. ALIX D. Published on 03/30/2025

The Saint Nicholas we hoped for, who thrilled us with his lightness, his fruitiness, his deliciousness. As an aperitif with friends, accompanied by a well-aged ash-coated goat cheese, it's a big yes.