{"title":"Domaine Frederic Mabileau","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWe are proud to be the exclusive importer for Domaine Frédéric Mabileau, a family-run estate in the heart of the Loire Valley that has been farming these soils for four generations. While the family’s roots in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil date back to the 19th century, the modern story began in 1991 when Frédéric and Nathalie launched their own label with just three hectares of Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eToday, the estate has grown to 35 hectares, but the approach remains incredibly personal. Following in Frédéric’s footsteps, the team works with a \"raw diamond\" philosophy: they view the fruit as a precious resource that simply needs a steady, expert hand to reveal its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/loire\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Loire Valley Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frederic-mabileau-st-nicolas-de-bourgueil-les-coutures-2022","title":"Domaine Frederic Mabileau, \"Les Coutures\", Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilky \u0026amp; ample Cab Franc from the Loire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth harmonious and silky, this wine offers delicate aromas of red and black fruits on the nose. On the palate, the texture is ample, accompanied by a subtle touch of oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 % Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged \u003cspan\u003e12 months in large oak barrels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamically farmed | Certified Biodyvin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH: \u003cspan\u003e3.82\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2032\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicious with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebraised lamb shanks, roasted duck breast, or a herb-crusted beef tenderloin. Also a fantastic partner for grilled portobello mushrooms, wood-fired pizzas with savory toppings, or aged hard cheeses like Comté and Manchego | 🌡️ Serve slightly chilled around\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e14°C and 16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrederic Mabileau is a 28ha estate in the Loire Valley which has emerged over the last 20 years as one of the world’s greatest producers of Cabernet Franc. The Domaine has been run by Frederic’s wife, Natalie and her two sons, Charly \u0026amp; Remy since the tragic passing of Frederic in August 2020. The family practices certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing terroir and low-intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/domaine-frederic-mabileau\"\u003eBrowse our Domaine Frederic Mabileau Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56782961705304,"sku":"700018","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/les-coutures-frederic-mabileau-saint-nicolas-de-bourgeuil-whelehans-wines.jpg?v=1771947951"},{"product_id":"frederic-mabileau-anjou-blanc-chenin-des-rouilleres-2025","title":"Domaine Frederic Mabileau, \"Chenin des Rouilleres\", Anjou Blanc, 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh and rounded chenin blanc from the Loire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dry white wine, aged in vats and large oak casks, offers a pale yellow color with green-gold highlights, a captivating floral nosewith notes of pear, acacia, and linden blossom. Fresh and rounded on the palate with intense green fruit and waxy, honeyed notes coming through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 % Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamically farmed | Certified Biodyvin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH: \u003cspan\u003e3.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJancis Robinson (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan\u003e17\/20Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2032\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003eYou should pair this rare Chenin Blanc with fresh oysters, grilled river fish, or a classic Loire Valley goat cheese like Crottin de Chavignol to complement its high acidity and stony minerality. It also performs beautifully alongside light poultry dishes in cream sauce or spring vegetables such as asparagus and pea risotto | 🌡️ Serve slightly chilled around\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10°C and 12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrederic Mabileau is a 28ha estate in the Loire Valley which has emerged over the last 20 years as one of the world’s greatest producers of Cabernet Franc. The Domaine has been run by Frederic’s wife, Natalie and her two sons, Charly \u0026amp; Remy since the tragic passing of Frederic in August 2020. The family practices certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing terroir and low-intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/domaine-frederic-mabileau\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Domaine Frederic Mabileau Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56783035040088,"sku":"700019","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/chenin-des-rouilleres-anjou-chenin-blanc-whelehans-wines.jpg?v=1771945691"}],"url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/domaine-frederic-mabileau.oembed","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}