Clos des Quarterons

Le Clos des Quarterons in a nutshell....

Le Clos des Quarterons has been run by the Amirault family for 180 years. This 37-hectare estate on Saint-Nicolas de Bougueil is run biodynamically. In order to be able to share the taste of the place in full transparency with its customers, Clos des Quarterons receives Demeter certification.

Le Clos des Quarterons, located in the heart of the Bourgueil appellation, is an emblematic Loire estate. Managed by the Amirault family for several generations, it is now run by Xavier and Agnès Amirault, who perpetuate a respectful approach to terroir and winemaking traditions. Strongly committed to organic and biodynamic farming, the domaine produces authentic wines that accurately reflect the identity of the Bourgueil terroirs. With a philosophy turned towards nature, the Clos des Quarterons crafts cuvées of great purity, where the expression of Cabernet Franc is sublimated. Thanks to meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar, each wine reveals remarkable depth and elegance, making the estate an essential reference in the region.

The Bourgueil appellation benefits from a temperate oceanic climate, influenced by the Loire, which favors slow, gradual ripening of the Cabernet Franc grape. This mild climate produces fresh, elegant wines with a fine tannic structure. The estate's soils are predominantly composed of tuffeau, sand and gravel, offering great diversity of expression to Cabernet Franc. This unique terroir enables us to produce wines with varied profiles, from the fruitiest and most accessible to the deepest and most structured.

The Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil produced by the estate are beautifully straightforward and clean. Le Clos des Quarterons produces lovely Loire wines at affordable prices.

Thanks to its commitment to clean viticulture and precise vinification, the Clos des Quarterons is now recognized as one of Bourgueil's finest producers. Its cuvées, appreciated for their authenticity and finesse, appeal equally to lovers of elegant wines and enthusiasts of great Loire reds. Xavier and Agnès Amirault have succeeded in imposing a unique signature, emphasizing the identity of the terroir and favoring natural vinification. The domaine demonstrates that Bourgueil can rival the greatest red wines, while retaining its accessibility and legendary drinkability.

Discover other great organic Loire wines with the Saumur du Chateau de Villeneune, the Chinons from Chateau de Coulaine, those from domaine de la Noblaie, the Sancerres from domaine du Pré-Sémelé or the Vouvray du domaine d'Orfeuilles for example.

Les cuvées du Clos des Quarterons

The Quarterons du Clos des Quarterons is a supple, light and fruity Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil.

Gravilices du Clos des Quarterons has more power and substance. Enjoy it over 5-7 years.

The cuvée vieilles vignes is a great success, intense and silky!

Fondis is the estate's grand cuvée, a Saint-Nicolas-de-Bougueil that is both powerful and racy, with great intensity.

Where is Clos des Quaterons located?

Le Clos des Quarterons is located in France's Loire region, right in the heart of the village of Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil. It is 45 minutes from Tours and Angers.

How large is the Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil estate?

The Clos des Quarterons covers around 30 hectares.

What grape varieties does Clos des Quarterons grow?

The Clos des Quarterons grows cabernet franc for its organic red wines and chenin for its organic white wines.

How is the Clos des Quarterons vineyard managed?

The Clos des Quarterons vineyard is run biodynamically, with Demeter certification.

What is Fondis du Clos des Quarterons?

Fondis is a cuvée from a very high-quality parcel. Grapes have been grown here for more than 300 years, and the plot is very well situated and not very susceptible to disease. The grapes are often very beautiful and healthy.

Who runs Clos des Quarterons?

The Clos des Quarterons is run by Agnés and Xavier Amirault, peasant winemakers!

What are the Clos des Quarterons terroirs?

The Clos des Quarterons boasts a multitude of soils and terroirs, with plots on sand, deep gravel, green clay, silt...each influencing the profile of the red or white wines produced.

What can Clos des Quarterons organic wines be paired with?

Lighter organic red wines like Clos des Quarterons or Gravilices are at home with white meats or fish. More intense red wines like vieilles vignes or Fondis for example will be at ease with red meats or cheeses.