Domaine Yannick Amirault, Bourgueil Le Grand Clos 2021

Domaine Yannick Amirault’s Bourgueil Le Grand Clos 2021 is an elegant Loire Valley red made from Cabernet Franc, a variety celebrated for its fragrant character and graceful structure. From one of the domaine’s leading Bourgueil sites, it combines smoky, fruit-driven aromas with a refined, supple palate and the capacity to develop beautifully with age.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep ruby colour. Its nose is expressive and inviting, led by ripe red and dark fruit, with a distinctive smoky note and a subtle touch of menthol that adds freshness and complexity. On the palate, the attack is soft and elegant, supported by polished tannins and a focused, refreshing finish. The 2021 vintage is approachable now with decanting, but its Cabernet Franc character and extended large-format oak ageing should allow it to gain further nuance over the next 6–10 years when properly stored.

Production
The grapes come from Bourgueil in the Loire Valley, a historic Cabernet Franc appellation known for producing both fragrant, supple reds and more structured, age-worthy wines. Domaine Yannick Amirault has farmed without fertilisers since 1983 and uses grass between the vine rows, eliminating the need for herbicides; the estate is organically certified. Fermentation takes place in conical wooden vats over four weeks, followed by 24 months of ageing in large 400-litre barrels, allowing the wine to mature without overwhelming its fruit and freshness.

Food & Serving
Serve at 15–17°C after allowing the wine to breathe. It is a natural match for roast chicken, duck, pork tenderloin, lamb, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes and savoury vegetable tarts. Decant for around 30–60 minutes when drinking young; older bottles should be handled gently and decanted only if necessary to remove sediment.

Producer
Yannick Amirault took over his family domaine in 1977, when it comprised just 3.4 hectares of vineyards in Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. The estate has since grown to 19 hectares—13 in Bourgueil and 6 in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil—while maintaining a strong focus on sustainable, organic vineyard work. Its long-standing commitment to low-intervention farming and careful, traditional maturation has made Domaine Yannick Amirault a respected name in the Loire Valley.

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