Loire Valley Wine Tour in Chinon & Bourgueil
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: strawberry, redcurrant, pomegranate
Palate: refined fruit
An approachable Cabernet Franc with charming, refined fruit of strawberry, redcurrant and pomegranate, meant for drinking young.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sausages Bright red fruit and soft tannin suit a simple grill.More wines for sausages →
- Duck rillettes Fresh redcurrant fruit cuts the richness.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Roast chicken Young Cabernet Franc fruit matches plain roast poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
History
Cote 50 is a blend of localities on the Bourgueil terrace 50 metres above the Loire, les Sables, la Coudraye, les Pins and les Perrières, on gravel and sand, slightly clayey, with vines averaging 40 years. The estate calls it the spearhead of its range.
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Yannick Amirault · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc (100%)
- Classification
- Bourgueil AOC
- Oak
- Three-week soft maceration in open vats, then 7 to 12 months of discreet resting in conical oak vat, sandstone jar and cask
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from vintage
Frequently asked about Cote 50
What does Cote 50 taste like?
Charming, refined fruit: strawberry, redcurrant and pomegranate, presented by the estate as an approachable Cabernet Franc.
When should I drink Cote 50?
The 2025 technical sheet says it is made for drinking in its youth and to drink now through 2030.
What food pairs with Cote 50?
The estate names no dishes; grilled sausages, duck rillettes and roast chicken suit its red fruit and soft tannin.
What grapes are in Cote 50?
It is 100% Cabernet Franc from gravel and sand on the Bourgueil terrace, vines averaging 40 years, labelled Bourgueil AOC.
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