La Source

In the glass

Aroma: red plum, raspberry, violet, fresh herb

Palate: red cherry, soft tannin, mineral, saline finish

The estate's Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil cuvee from sand-and-gravel terraces. Bright, juicy Cabernet Franc with classic Loire poise and a saline finish.

What it pairs with

• Andouillette grilled with mustard
  Tripe sausage and the wine's herbal lift are a Loire bistro classic.
• Roast pork with apples
  Pork fat and apple sweetness are framed by the wine's high acidity.
• Goat-cheese salad with walnuts
  Local Sainte-Maure and Cabernet Franc are textbook regional pairings.

History

La Source is the estate's Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil cuvee, drawn from sand-and-gravel terraces. Vinified for early drinking with the same biodynamic care as the limestone reds.

1. 1990: La Source first bottled

Facts

Producer

Domaine Yannick Amirault · visiting guide

Grapes

Cabernet Franc (100%)

Classification

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC

Oak

12 to 14 months in tank and old oak barrels, no new oak

ABV

12.5%

Price

EUR 16 to 24 at retail

Drinking window

3 to 10 from vintage

First vintage

1990

Biodynamic

Biodynamic Practicing

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Vegan

Yes (no animal-derived fining)

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