Yannick Amirault

Loire Cabernet Franc from Touraine's slate terroirs and cool climate.

Yannick Amirault works Cabernet Franc in Touraine, the heart of the Middle Loire Valley. The region's cool continental climate and slate-rich soils shape wines of structure and precision—hallmarks of Loire reds. Three flagship expressions anchor the portfolio: Pavillon du Grand Clos, Bourgueil Le Grand Clos, and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil La Source, each a pure expression of Cabernet Franc from distinct terroirs. These wines have been assessed by Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Falstaff, and Wine Enthusiast. The Pavillon du Grand Clos leads in prestige ratings, followed closely by Le Grand Clos and La Source. Cabernet Franc in this region yields wines marked by red fruit, mineral tension, and the ability to age. Yannick Amirault's approach centers on the grape's native expression across the appellations of Bourgueil and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil.