Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau
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Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau is a family-run winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, managed by Dominique Dupuy. Certified organic, it produces a red wine dominated by Merlot, grown on clay-limestone soils. Direct sales and tastings at the property.
Identity
Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion. It is owned by Dominique Dupuy, who is also the estate's winemaker.
History and philosophy
Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau is a family estate whose name stems from its founder, Arnaud, and the locality of “Jacquemeau”. The estate has been run by the Dupuy family for five generations. Committed to an environmentally friendly approach, the estate is certified organic.
Appellations
Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau is located at 2, Jacquemeau in Saint-Émilion. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 24 73 09 or by email at arnaud.de.jacquemeau@orange.fr.
The estate offers direct sales at the property as well as tastings upon request, which are free of charge and with no obligation to purchase. Cellar tours are also available upon request. For camper vans, a dedicated stopover area with an electrical hook-up is available for an overnight stay.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau and where is it located?
- Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau is owned by Dominique Dupuy. This winegrowing estate is situated in Saint-Émilion, at 2, Jacquemeau. The Dupuy family has managed this family property for five generations, carrying on a tradition and savoir-faire handed down through the years. The estate takes its name from its founder, Arnaud, and the locality known as “Jacquemeau”.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau vineyard?
- The Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau vineyard is established on clay-limestone soils. Certain vintages have also revealed the presence of clay-siliceous soils. The grape varieties consist primarily of Merlot (approximately two-thirds of the plantings), complemented by Cabernet (around one-third) and Malbec, which makes up 15% of the total plantings. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly practices and is certified organic.
- Which appellation are the wines of Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau produced under?
- The wines produced by Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau carry the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The estate's annual production is approximately 11,000 bottles of red wine under this prestigious appellation. The estate carries out ageing in vats and oak barrels to craft its cuvées.
- Does Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau offer visits or tastings?
- Yes, Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau offers tastings free of charge and with no obligation to purchase, available upon request. Cellar tours are also offered upon request. For camper vans, a dedicated stopover area with an electrical hook-up is available for an overnight stay. The estate also offers cellar-door wine sales. You can contact them by phone at 05 57 24 73 09 or by email at arnaud.de.jacquemeau@orange.fr.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau vineyard is planted on clay-limestone soils. For certain vintages, clay-siliceous soils have also been identified. The grape variety profile is dominated by Merlot, which accounts for approximately two-thirds of the plantings, complemented by Cabernet (around one-third) and Malbec, which represents 15% of the plantings. The estate does not purchase external grapes.
Flagship cuvées
Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau crafts a red wine under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. Annual production is around 11,000 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
Ageing of the wines at Château Arnaud de Jacquemeau takes place in vats and oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Dominique Dupuy
- Technical direction
- Dominique Dupuy
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 67%, Cabernet 33%, Malbec 15%
Practical information
- Address
- 2, Jacquemeau, SAINT-ÉMILION
- Phone
- 05 57 24 73 09
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Visite du chai et dégustation sur simple demande et gratuite (sans obligation d'achat)