Domaine South Presents
Loire Valley Wine Dinner
Monday, April 28th
featuring Amirault Vignerons
With Importer Guest,
Will Jones
Domaine South
Call 256-759-9952 to Reserve
Domaine South Presents
Amirault Vigneron Dinner with Special Guest Will Jones
Monday, April 28, 2025
5:45 pm
Amirault Cremant les Quarterons
White Asparagus, English Peas, Sabayon, Farm Egg, Ramp Oil
Amirault Anjou Blanc Les Quarterons
Smoked & Fresh Roasted Trout Rillets, Breakfast Radishes, Pickled Things
Amirault St. Nicolas Les Quarterons
Ora King Salmon, Morels, Borgueil Reduction
Amirault St Nicolas Les Gravilces
Wild Boar Ragout, Tagliatelle
Amirault St Nicolas Le Fondis
Chocolate Hazelnut Chevre Tart with Bourgueil Poached Pear
$125 per person (not inclusive of tax and gratuity)
By Reservation Only – Please Call 256.759.9952
Located in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil in the Loire Valley, Domaine Amirault's Clos des Quarterons is a 92-acre vineyard. The Domaine has been in the Amirault family for six generations and is currently managed by Xavier Amirault and his wife, Agnès. The estate is 100% certified organic by Ecocert and certified biodynamic by Demeter. The biodynamic methods focus on both the environment and the terroir: soil, place, climate, varietal, and the methods of farming. The goal is to achieve a natural balance across the 53 plots of mostly Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc planted at the estate. This thoughtful method of farming is the Domaine's secret to offering unique and living wines, vintage after vintage.
Here, together, Women and Men inspire, respect, and work together as best they can
The diversity and the life of the Amirault Family land
The Wines:
NV Amirault Cremant les Quarterons $34.99
Our grandfather owned this plot in which he planted chenin blanc, known locally as Pineau de la Loire. This variety was abandoned for about ten years before we replanted it in our deep gravel soils, a warm terroir which favours an early harvest and lovely fruit. It is the gravel that makes our Crémant so unique because usually in the Loire Valley the chalk-clay soils of the Touraine or the schist soils of Anjou are planted with Chenin. Some 20 years ago we also planted Chardonnay to give the Amirault Crémant Brut the perfect balance.
2022 Amirault Anjou Blanc Les Quarterons $39.99
Chenin Blanc
The "Les Quarterons" Anjou Blanc is a captivating expression of Chenin Blanc, showcasing aromas of crisp green apple, white peach, and citrus blossoms, with hints of honey and wet stone. On the palate, it is vibrant and medium-bodied, offering a harmonious blend of minerality and acidity that leads to a clean, refreshing finish.
2021 Amirault St. Nicolas Les Quarterons $33.99
Cabernet Franc
The soils of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil are sandier than Cabernet Franc strongholds like Chinon and Saumur-Champigny. So, the wines from Saint-Nicolas tend to exhibit a featheriness on the palate, an irresistible lift and glide. Vinified and aged in tank, Les Quarterons is a light-hearted expression of Cabernet Franc with lots of raspberry, violet, red plum, and purple spice. ~Allegra A
2020 Amirault St Nicolas Les Gravilces $38.99
Cabernet Franc
5 Star Wine
92-93 pts Jasper Morris
Decent red purple. The nose though is spectacular, ultra welcoming plums and dark raspberries, quite stunning fruit right across the palate with a gorgeous balanced deep red fruit. Brilliant fruit acid balance. Unmatchable. Drink from 2028-2035.
2020 Amirault St Nicolas Le Fondis $49.99
Cabernet Franc
This is a voluptuous, curvy Bourgueil. Aromas of plump dark fruit fill the nose with blackberry, black cherry, black plum and raspberry puree. A fulsome palate welcomes black olive and cassis, and balances velvety tannins that tease. — Reggie Solomon