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, blanquette of the sea or zucchini gratin with goat cheese and almond milk.

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

The wine region of Touraine is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Famille Bougrier or the Domaine Joel Delaunay produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Touraine are Cabernet franc, Gamay noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Touraine often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tar or kiwi and sometimes also flavors of lime zest, lychee or asparagus.

In the mouth of Touraine is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 638 estates and châteaux in the of Touraine, producing 1688 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Touraine go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

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 shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), oven-baked sausage or duck aiguillettes with apples.

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

  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.77/5

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

Ribs have travelled a long way! In the Middle Ages it was indeed cultivated in the Yonne region. In Bordeaux, it was used in the production of vins clairets and was present in the Loire Valley where today it is only used in the AOC Touraine and Rosé d'Anjou. It goes by different names: Malbec in Bordeaux or Auxerrois in Cahors, in the Quercy vineyards, where it flourishes.it is a very old red grape variety with medium-sized bunches and berries with melting, juicy and sweet flesh. Very sensitive to frost, disease and temperature changes, it is very productive if preserved and if it reaches a good maturity.côt is used in the vineyards of several major appellations such as the AOC Médoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Bergerac, Pécharmant, Buzet, Malepère, Marcillac... Wines made from this grape variety are fruity, tannic, deep in colour and have good ageing potential Cultivated on a surface of 5.000 hectares in France, the côt is also very present in Argentina and Chile.

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 croque-monsieur with tuna, scallops in coral sauce 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: N-D

Negociant-distributor. In Champagne, a company that buys finished wines in bottles that are dressed under a brand name with the merchant's own labels.

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: Menu Pineau

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Jean François Mérieau

Planning a wine route in the of Touraine? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Jean François Mérieau.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.