{"product_id":"domaine-yannick-amirault-bourgueil-le-grand-clos-2021","title":"Domaine Yannick Amirault, Bourgueil Le Grand Clos 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\n\nOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYannick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Yannick Amirault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54463016927569,"sku":"VDZ-10570053189968-53331312542032","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/amir020_1.png?v=1785499104","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/domaine-yannick-amirault-bourgueil-le-grand-clos-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}