2020 Xavier Amirault Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil "Le Clos de Quarterons Vieilles Vignes", Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This wine is produced from old vines grown in the "Clos de Quarterons" vineyard, which benefits from a mix of gravel and clay soils that lend depth and complexity to the Cabernet Franc. The 2020 vintage reflects Xavier Amiraults biodynamic practices and respect for terroir, with grapes vinified naturally and aged in a combination of neutral oak and concrete tanks. The result is a nuanced and powerful wine, showcasing both varietal

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enhancing complexity and depth

The white wines are pressed gently and undergo long fermentations in barrel (except for the Aligoté which is raised in stainless steel tanks) and are aged on the fine lees for twelve to fifteen months

and while it shows remarkable complexity and balance in its youth

Blending of the different varietals after malolactic fermentation

village wines are aged in 15% new French oak barrels

which springs at the foot of the town of Montepulciano and winds through a valley where willows abounded

allowing for gentle integration of tannin and nuance

A blend of grapes from five vineyard parcels

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