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.
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.
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 salmon crumble, scallop mousse or spinach and goat cheese quiche.
On the nose the white wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, honey or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, slate or papaya. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. is a with a nice freshness.
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.
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 daube niçoise, kale soup or conejo al ajillo (spain).
On the nose the red wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. often reveals types of flavors of earthy, dried fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or bramble.
The wines produced in the Vendôme region are of excellent quality thanks to an exceptional grape variety: pineau d'aunis. For example, the red wines of the region, with their aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, are a blend of Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Vendôme hillsides are less than 200 km southwest of Paris. Pineau d'Aunis, a vigorous black grape variety, was first cultivated in the 9th century. It is characterized by a late budburst. Moreover, its foliage partially reddens in autumn. Although it is difficult to grow, Pineau d'Aunis is a high-yielding grape variety, producing between 40 and 80 hectolitres per hectare. It produces a wine with low alcohol content, supple, light-coloured and very aromatic. The "Pineau d'Aunis" grape variety is used as a single variety for the production of Coteaux du Vendômois. On the other hand, it is used in blends for Anjou, Rosé d'Anjou, Crémant de vallée de la Loire, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny, Coteaux du Loir and Touraine. Finally, it is an accessory grape variety for Valençay.
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 light salmon steaks and, giant paella cooked on a wood fire or nanie's diced ham quiche.
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.
Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.
How Winery Jean François Mérieau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
On the nose the pink wine of Winery Jean François Mérieau. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
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.
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Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
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Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.
