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Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Loire Valley
DOMAINE XAVIER & AGNÈS AMIRAULT (CLOS DES QUARTERONS)La Ferme des Fontaines Rouge 2022
In the Loire's Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, a single parcel of sand and gravel gives rise to a Cabernet Franc left to find its own way — native yeasts, no added sulfites, and aging in a historic tuffeau quarry cellar stretching hundreds of meters, with stable temperature and humidity.
- Wine type
- Red wine
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc 100%
- Appellation
- AOC Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
- Origin
- Touraine, Loire Valley, France
- Drinking window
- 2026–2029
- Recommended temperature
- 14–15°C
- Alcohol
- 12.5% vol
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
About Domaine Xavier & Agnès Amirault
Domaine Xavier & Agnès Amirault farms its vineyards in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, in the Touraine district of the Loire Valley, where the family has cultivated the Clos des Quarterons across six generations. At the estate level, the domaine has practiced organic and biodynamic viticulture since 2010.
La Ferme des Fontaines is a dedicated line within the domaine's range, certified under France's Vin Méthode Nature standard for wines vinified with minimal intervention. This bottling comes from a single parcel of sand and gravel, planted with vines averaging thirty years of age.
Taste profile
In the glass
LA FERME DES FONTAINES ROUGE 2022
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Comparative profile within the Bacchus Global wine range.
Ripe blackberry and blackcurrant, violet and rose florality, with a fine note of black pepper.
Smooth tannins and lively acidity carry a pure expression of fruit, with the fresh, easy drinkability typical of natural winemaking.
Before it reaches the glass
Temperature
14–15°C
Timing
Falls within a 2026–2029 drinking window; benefits from decanting or early opening of one to three hours.
Glassware
A Bordeaux glass or a wide Burgundy glass, or a medium tulip shape suited to Cabernet Franc.
At the table
The wine's smooth tannins, lively acidity and pure fruit character give it range across different culinary traditions.
Its structure suits dishes built on gentle char, umami depth or light spice, rather than heavy sauces or intense heat.
Japanese
- Roast duck breast
- Wagyu thigh tataki
- Grilled shiitake mushrooms
Why it worksThe wine's fresh acidity and fine tannins echo the char and umami of grilled and seared preparations, while its fruit purity balances the richness of duck and wagyu.
Thai
- Gai pad khing (ginger chicken)
- Pla priao wan sam rot (three-flavor white fish)
- Yam neua yang with mild chili
Why it worksIts bright acidity and moderate tannin work well with gently spiced, herbal Thai dishes, while stronger chili heat or sour-spicy broths tend to overwhelm the wine's fruit.
Western
- Grilled beef or duck
- Charcuterie
- Aged goat cheese
Why it worksThe wine's tannin structure and dark-fruit character follow classic Loire pairings, complementing grilled meats, cured pork and the tang of aged goat cheese.
From cellar to bottle
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel or concrete tanks, with two to five weeks of maceration. The wine rests without fining or filtration, then ages in Vau Renou's Cave, a historic tuffeau quarry cellar stretching hundreds of meters underground, known for its stable temperature and humidity.
Product detail
Vinified without any added sulfites, with total natural SO2 below 10 mg/L. The wine is fully dry, at 0.0 g/L residual sugar, with 3.0 g/L acidity, and is certified under the Vin Méthode Nature standard as part of the La Ferme des Fontaines series.
Origin
Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil lies on a bed of chalky tuffeau, topped by layers of gravel, sand and clay — a terroir associated with the appellation's typically fine-boned, elegant style of Cabernet Franc.
Official producer website→Certification
Vin Méthode Nature · Vin Méthode Nature
Vin Méthode Nature
The La Ferme des Fontaines series carries France's official Vin Méthode Nature certification, given to wines grown and vinified with minimal intervention and no added inputs.
Trade information
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