The Winery Jean François Mérieau of Touraine of Loire Valley

Winery Jean François Mérieau
The winery offers 26 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 140 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Touraine in the region of Loire Valley

The Winery Jean François Mérieau is one of the best wineries to follow in Touraine.. It offers 26 wines for sale in of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Jean François Mérieau Estate is a family-owned agricultural establishment located in Touraine in France. The vineyard covers an area of 17 hectares and is located alongside the Loire, making it one of the best for viticulture. The estate was founded by the ancestor of the current owner, Jean-François Mérieau, and is now held by his two sons. The estate produces highly specialized and quality wines, from vine varieties such as gamay, cabernet franc, côt, and sauvignon. It is known for its gentle and traditional methods, respecting environmental regulations, which are beneficial for both the land and the wine. The wines produced are balanced and structured, as the products come from carefully selected and mature vineyards. The estate also implements significant initiatives to support biodiversity and protect the environment, particularly its main water resource. There is a strong presence of pollinating insects, numerous species of birds and bats, and the vineyard has even been certified "International Organisation of Vine and Wine-Debutants" for its respect for sustainable practices and its environmentally friendly production. The Jean François Mérieau Estate is one of the largest vineyards in Touraine and offers tastings, tours and activities for visitors, as well as events and concerts. In addition to tours, customers can enjoy exceptional locations, exhibitions, lectures and introductory tasting workshops. If you are looking for an excellent wine from a family-owned, environmentally friendly farm, the Jean François Mérieau Estate is ideal.

Top Winery Jean François Mérieau wines

Looking for the best Winery Jean François Mérieau wines in Touraine among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Jean François Mérieau wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Jean François Mérieau wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau

How Winery Jean François Mérieau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, lean fish or goat cheese such as recipes of quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo, cod fillet in foil or ham, goat cheese and basil lasagne.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

On the nose the white wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

  • 2018With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Menu Pineau
  • Chenin Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Touraine

Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.

The top red wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau

How Winery Jean François Mérieau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, ham and cheese macaroni gratin or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

On the nose the red wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. often reveals types of flavors of earthy, earth or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, smoke or blackberry.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau.

  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay
  • Côt
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Côt

Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet, cocoa, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Absolute star of Cahors AOC on the Lot terraces, where it is called Auxerrois (minimum 70% in blends), and a global conqueror as Malbec in Argentina (Mendoza). Also found in Touraine (Côt de Loire) and the South-West. Autochthonous French variety from Quercy.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau

How Winery Jean François Mérieau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of parillade of fish and seafood, fish and shrimp wok with curry or ham and comté quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of minerality, pear or yeast.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Menu Pineau

The word of the wine: Nebuchadnezzar

Bottle with a capacity of 15 litres.

The top pink wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau

How Winery Jean François Mérieau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau

  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Jean François Mérieau.

  • Pineau D'Aunis

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.