Domaine Yannick Amirault - Bourgueil - Cote 50 - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

Spearhead of the estate, the 2022 Red Bourgueil Cote 50 offers all the quintessence of a beautiful Cabernet, preserved by a low-intrusive maturation in tuns and jars. The perfectly ripe nose, between aromas of red bell pepper and black fruits, expresses all the freshness and nobility of a ripe and juicy Cabernet. The palate is superb, delivering a full, satin-like wine with rich tannins. A fresh and charming bourgueil of immediate pleasure, totally irresistible. Especially at this price level! Rated 93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in small boxes, double sorting of the grapes with destemming without crushing, alcoholic fermentation in open vats favoring gentle macerations (3-4 weeks), discreet maturing in tuns and stoneware jars for 6 to 12 months aiming at preserving the brightness of the fruit.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Very dark purple red.

Nose:

Of a beautiful maturity marked by aromas of red bell pepper and black fruits.

Palate:

Superb with mature flavors of fruit, this wine offers a full, rich, and satiny palate with present but smooth tannins. A fresh and charming Bourgueil!

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Delicate charcuterie, grilled fish, meat pie, goat cheese, rack of lamb.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Combining the fruity taste of ripe Cabernets with impeccable winemaking skills, Yannick and Benoît Amirault continue their exhilarating interpretation of the red wines of the Loire Valley, using organic farming methods. 

Combining the fruity taste of old vines with flawless virtuosity, these perfectionists have released the right vibrancy and signed a score of great wines of piercing freshness.