Loire Valley Wine Tour in Chinon & Bourgueil
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2024 to 2034.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red plum, blackcurrant, violet, graphite
Palate: dark berry, fine tannin, mineral, savoury herb
Bourgueil from a walled gravel-and-tuffeau clos around the estate. Mid-weight, structured Cabernet Franc with classic Loire savoury depth and a fine mineral spine.
What it pairs with
- Coq au vin Loire chicken classic and the wine's plum-and-graphite register align.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Roast lamb with thyme Herbal lamb meets the wine's violet and dried-herb lift.More wines for lamb →
- Lentil and bacon stew Iron-rich lentils mirror the wine's mineral and savoury length.More wines for vegetables and salads →
History
Le Grand Clos sits in the Amirault estate at Bourgueil. The walled vineyard has been farmed biodynamically since the 2014 conversion.
- 1988Le Grand Clos first bottled as estate flagship
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Yannick Amirault · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc (100%)
- Classification
- Bourgueil AOC
- Oak
- 14 to 16 months in oak barriques, around 15 percent new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Le Grand Clos
What does Le Grand Clos taste like?
Red plum, blackcurrant, violet and graphite on the nose; dark berry, fine tannin, mineral and savoury herb on the palate. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and high acidity, long finish.
When should I drink Le Grand Clos?
Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. Decant 30 to 45 minutes for younger vintages.
What food pairs with Le Grand Clos?
Coq au vin, roast lamb with thyme, and lentil and bacon stew are all canonical matches.
Where is Le Grand Clos made?
From a walled vineyard around the Amirault estate at Bourgueil, farmed biodynamically by Yannick and Benoit Amirault.
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