Jean François Mérieau

Le Bois Jacou Touraine Gamay

8.9102 ratings
9.019 pro ratings
Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Gamay
Chicken, Game, Turkey, Duck, Goose
Top Notes For
Aaron Means

Red berries, cranberry, loam. Delicious and crushable!

Red berries, cranberry, loam. Delicious and crushable!

Oct 10th, 2017
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.8

Very un-gamay like

Very un-gamay like

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2017
Holly Orchard

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

9.0

Not normally a "first choice" wine for me but this had wonderful notes of white pepper, cranberry, rhubarb, and forest floor. A little savory,earthy and fruity made this a great choice for Thanksgiving turkey along with all the side dishes. Easy drinking and delightful with food.

Not normally a "first choice" wine for me but this had wonderful notes of white pepper, cranberry, rhubarb, and forest floor. A little savory,earthy and fruity made this a great choice for Thanksgiving turkey along with all the side dishes. Easy drinking and delightful with food.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2016
Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon Appétit

8.8

Drinks like Nouveau but has the brambly warmth of Touraine.

Drinks like Nouveau but has the brambly warmth of Touraine.

Nov 21st, 2016
Alison Story

TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com

9.2

always a favorite

always a favorite

Sep 27th, 2016
Leora Pearl Madden

Outstanding Gamay!!!

Outstanding Gamay!!!

Jun 22nd, 2016
Cristóbal Arellano Borges

Juicy, fun, racy, tart, awesome

Juicy, fun, racy, tart, awesome

Apr 1st, 2016
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.9

Very good quality.

Very good quality.

Jul 20th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

The new 2013 vintage surpasses the last. More ripe bramble fruit on the taste with the spice and meatiness dominating the aromas. High acidity, but rounder and more fun than a Chinon. If you are a fan of Loire wine at all, check this one out now. 2013 Vintage.

The new 2013 vintage surpasses the last. More ripe bramble fruit on the taste with the spice and meatiness dominating the aromas. High acidity, but rounder and more fun than a Chinon. If you are a fan of Loire wine at all, check this one out now. 2013 Vintage.

Jun 5th, 2015
Sam Governale

Gamay at its Loire very best!! Juicy, full and loaded with minerals and dust. A perfect rarity on a rare (somewhat) wintry Houston evening. Importer Jon-David Headrick.

Gamay at its Loire very best!! Juicy, full and loaded with minerals and dust. A perfect rarity on a rare (somewhat) wintry Houston evening. Importer Jon-David Headrick.

Feb 6th, 2015