2018 Xavier Amirault Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil "Le Vau Renou", Loire Valley, France

2018 Xavier Amirault Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil "Le Vau Renou", Loire Valley, France

The 2018 "Le Vau Renou" is a captivating expression of Cabernet Franc, offering aromas of black currant, plum, and fresh herbs, with subtle hints of tobacco and earth. On the palate, it is medium-bodied yet intense, with finely integrated tannins, vibrant acidity, and a lingering finish marked by mineral and peppery notes.

$56.99
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ABOUT THIS WINE

"Le Vau Renou" is crafted from carefully selected old-vine Cabernet Franc, grown in a distinctive limestone-rich parcel in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. The 2018 vintage captures the character of this vineyard with its depth and complexity, achieved through biodynamic farming and minimal intervention winemaking. Aged in neutral oak barrels, this wine combines structure and finesse, reflecting both the varietal’s heritage and the terroir’s unique mineral expression.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Xavier Amirault is part of a family legacy in the Loire Valley, known for biodynamic and organic practices that honor the land. Focusing on Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, he emphasizes terroir-driven wines that express both the vineyard and the varietal. His low-intervention approach, using native yeasts and natural processes, results in wines of purity and elegance that highlight the Loire Valley's exceptional potential for Cabernet Franc.

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Grape(s) Cabernet Franc
Farming Organic, Biodynamic