Frédéric Mabileau

My village

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil is located in the heart of the “Loire Valley”, a natural park classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. I grew up here and I still live here. This is my life.

My Wines

At Vignoble Frédéric MABILEAU, the fruit is our most precious treasure. The grapes are handpicked and carefully preserved from the vines to the bottle. Every year, we look for the true expression of the vintage by only using natural yeast for the fermentation.

Our land

I’ve always known this large alluvium terrace between the Loire river and the forest. The soil is composed of gravel and sand eroded by the river. Cabernet Franc has taken root here from more than 1000 years. It is a wonderful grape but we sometimes need to deal with its capricious character.

My Values

Our method of working is organic and biodynamic. This is not an end in itself but rather a way to let the terroir speak with authenticity. Our approach follows the rhythm of nature and is respectful of life. We do it for us, for you and for the planet.