COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Mérieau
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay is a 100% Gamay from the Touraine AOC in the Loire Valley. The estate, spanning 35 hectares on hillsides along the Cher River, is a family-run operation with a four-generation history. Jean-François Mérieau, the current winemaker, is committed to rigorous and sensitive land management, aiming to rediscover terroirs and produce authentic wines. The vineyard is farmed sustainably and is in conversion to organic practices. The 2021 vintage is noted for its focus on primary fruit characteristics, suggesting it is best enjoyed in its youth.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are farmed sustainably and are in conversion to organic.
Fact 02
Fermentation happens with indigenous yeasts in a cellar carved into rock.
Fact 03
The estate has been cultivating vines for four generations.
Fact 04
The producer holds the 'Vigneron indépendant' label.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay begins with hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts within a cellar carved into rock, a technique that aims to capture the essence of the terroir. While specific aging details are not provided, the producer's philosophy emphasizes authenticity and preserving the primary fruit characteristics of the Gamay grape. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture and is in the process of converting to organic farming.
