2021 BOURGUEIL Cote 50 Domaine Yannick Amirault, Lea & Sandeman

BOURGUEIL

2021 Cote 50 Domaine Yannick Amirault

Grapes Cab Franc
Colour Red
Origin France, Loire
Other Low-sulphite, Certified Organic
Village Bourgueil
ABV 12.5%

This wine has always come from 4 different parcels on the same slope Les Sables, La Coudraye, Les Pins & Les Perrières - making up the biggest vineyard the family have. In 2021 this remains distinctly satisfying with a slightly lighter feel than the past 3 vintages - a more classic shape to the gorgeously dark berry fruit. There are fine lines of structure that keep it focused and pure, nice peps of brighter red crunch too and added intrigue with a whiff of fresh cut herbs too. This is a wine you keep going back to. Officially organic since 2009 - the family have always followed the Lunar cycles and minimal intervention. L&S (Sept 2022)


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The entry-level Amirault cuvée, in this case poured from magnum. It opens with a nicely perfumed nose of damsons and blackcurrants, while the palate presents a supple and reserved style, with good maturity for the vintage, with dried blackcurrant and damson skins, underpinned by a firm yet powdery backbone of tannins, all freshened up by the lively acidity which typifies this vintage. This is a delicious, bright, easy-drinking style, with an integrated grip in the finish. For drinking now and over the next few years. The alcohol on the label is 12.5%. 88/100 Rating: 88 Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com (Oct 2023)

Domaine Yannick Amirault

Yannick Amirault took over three and a half hectares of vines from his grandfather 30 years ago, and today with his son Benoit works 12 hectares in Bourgeuil and 7 in St-Nicholas-de-Bourgeuil. The vineyards have been worked organically for 15 years and have been certified Organic since 2009. The family are seriously talented in the cellar and not shy of trying new things - the new Malgagnes cuvée which ages in their special Jarres are testament to this. Everything is hand harvested and hard work in the vineyards means only the very best fruit is brought in. Only natural yeasts are used, with fermentations being allowed as long as they need. These wines are crisp and bright with a dramatic purity - made as naturally as possible but without having any unsatisfactory 'natural' traits. Incredible quality here across the range.

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