Domaine Frederic Mabileau Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil 'Eclipse n°14' Red 2018
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Red
2018
Loire Valley
Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
Cabernet France
Biodynamic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes
The Domaine Frédéric Mabileau Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil 'Eclipse n°14' 2018 is described as a structured, fruity, and smoky Cabernet Franc with notes of ripe red fruits, a smoky edge, and fresh acidity from old vines on warm gravelly soil. It possesses a pure and elegant bouquet with hints of dark fruits, crushed stones, and floral notes, complemented by a juicy, well-balanced texture, fine tannins, and a good finish, though it can be somewhat tight and intense when young.
More About The Winery
Located in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Domaine Frédéric Mabileau has become one of the Loire Valley’s most admired producers of Cabernet Franc, renowned for purity, elegance, and terroir-driven expression. Founded by Frédéric Mabileau in the late 1980s, the estate grew to encompass 28 hectares across St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Bourgueil, Saumur, and Anjou. Since Frédéric’s passing in 2020, his wife Nathalie and sons Charly and Rémy have carried forward his vision with passion and precision.
The domaine has been certified Organic since 2007 and Biodynamic since 2018, producing wines that highlight the true character of each terroir. Fermentations rely solely on native yeasts, enhancing authenticity and sense of place. In 2019, the family expanded with a parcel of Chenin Blanc in Montsoreau, adding a new dimension to their range.
Recognized worldwide for their refined Cabernet Francs, including cuvées like Les Rouillères and Eclipse, these wines are celebrated for their balance of freshness, complexity, and minerality. They embody the Mabileau family’s belief that great wines are born in healthy, living soils.