Yannick Amirault La Coudraye Bourgueil 2011
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2011
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750ML
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In 1977, at the age of 22, Yannick Amirault took over these vineyards from his grandfather. Today the holdings amount to 19 acres. Yannick's son Benoit joined his father in 2003. The vineyard is divided among 13 ha in Bourgueil and 6 in Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil.
The domaine has been certified Organic since 2009 with no chemical sprays or weed killers used since 1997. All vineyards are entirely harvested by hand. Since 2003 the winemaking methods have evolved so that the wine keeps the authentic reflection of the vintage (no correction of the degree and acidity).
Yannick and Benoit have returned to fermentation in wooden vats, maintaining a natural approach with indigenous yeasts, no sulphites and natural extraction methods. All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. The domaine follows the "moon calendar" for all cellar and vineyard work.
Cabernet Franc, a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is the subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine-producing world. Somm Secret—One of California's best-kept secrets is the Happy Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara. Here Cabernet Franc shines as a single varietal wine or in blends, expressing sumptuous fruit, savory aromas and polished tannins.
On the north bank of the Loire Valley in the western end of the greater Touraine region, Bourgueil makes a sturdy and aromatic Cabernet Franc.
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