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Frederic Mabileau Les Racines 2020

Loire Valley, FranceCabernet Franc

Les Racines is a Bourgueil with fiery, wild aromas.

Frederic Mabileau Les Racines 2020 1
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In the glass

About this bottle

Wine Type: Red
Style: Loire Valley Cabernet Franc; structured, savory, mineral-driven, elegant, age-worthy
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC
Country: France
Region: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Loire Valley
Producer: Domaine Frédéric Mabileau
Winemaker: Frédéric Mabileau / Mabileau family
Vineyard: Les Racines, old-vine Cabernet Franc parcels in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Soil: Clay-limestone over tuffeau bedrock
Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic; hand-harvested; minimal-intervention winemaking
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2020 vintage
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and gentle extraction
Aging: Extended élevage in French oak barrels and neutral vessels; exact 2020 duration not confirmed
Food Pairings: Roast lamb, duck breast, grilled steak, mushroom ragù, braised short ribs, lentils, aged goat cheese, charcuterie

Tasting Note:
Frédéric Mabileau’s 2020 “Les Racines” is a beautifully structured Cabernet Franc that captures the depth and mineral character of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Black cherry, wild raspberry, ripe plum, violet, graphite, tobacco, and subtle earthy spice lead into a concentrated yet elegant palate. Fine tannins and vibrant acidity balance the generosity of the 2020 vintage, while a distinctive limestone minerality carries through a long, savory finish. A serious, age-worthy Loire red that combines richness with remarkable freshness and precision.

About the Producer:
Domaine Frédéric Mabileau is one of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil’s most respected estates, with family roots in the Loire Valley dating back generations. Frédéric established his own domaine in 1991, championing organic and biodynamic farming, meticulous vineyard work, and minimal-intervention winemaking long before these practices became widespread in the region. Following his passing in 2020, his sons Rémy and Charly Mabileau have continued the family’s commitment to expressive, terroir-driven wines. “Les Racines,” sourced from old-vine Cabernet Franc planted on the region’s limestone-rich soils, showcases the depth, structure, and remarkable aging potential of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil.

Tastes like sour cherries · blackcurrant

  • Cherry
  • Dark berries
At the table
Roast lamb, duck breast, grilled steak, mushroom ragù, braised short ribs, lentils, aged goat cheese, charcuterie.
To serve
57 to 61°F. Decant 1 hour.

The bottle, at a glance

Region
Loire Valley, FranceSaint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Vintage
2020
Farming
Certified biodynamicCertified organic and biodynamic; hand-harvested; indigenous-yeast fermentation; minimal-intervention winemaking
Soil
Clay and gravel
Vineyard
Champs Colesse
Aging
18 months in demi-muids
Winemaking
Hand harvested
Character
100% Cabernet Franc, old-vine Les Racines parcel, clay-limestone soils, biodynamic farming, indigenous fermentation, extended élevage, fine tannins, vibrant acidity, long savory mineral finish. Black cherry, wild raspberry, ripe plum, violet, graphite, tobacco, earthy spice, limestone minerality
Loire ValleyFrance
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