Clos Jacquemeau
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Clos Jacquemeau is a family-run winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, managed by Jérôme Carles. It covers 1 hectare of iron-rich soils, planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Identity
Clos Jacquemeau is a winegrowing estate located in St-Christophe-des-Bardes. It is owned by Jérôme Carles.
History and philosophy
The estate is managed by Jérôme Carles. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand.
Appellations
Clos Jacquemeau produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at Château Panet, 33330 St-Christophe-des-Bardes. For enquiries, you can contact Jérôme Carles. The telephone number is +33557247892 and the email address is contact@maison-carles.fr. Direct sales are available at the cellar door. The estate is accessible by bus.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Clos Jacquemeau?
- Clos Jacquemeau produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, a renowned designation in the Bordeaux wine region.
- Who owns Clos Jacquemeau?
- Clos Jacquemeau is owned by Jérôme Carles, who oversees the management and development of the winegrowing estate.
- What is the vineyard size and grape varieties planted at Clos Jacquemeau?
- The Clos Jacquemeau vineyard spans 1 hectare. The grape varieties planted are 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, with vines averaging 25 years of age.
- How are the wines of Clos Jacquemeau aged?
- Following vinification in concrete vats, the wines of Clos Jacquemeau are aged in oak barrels: 90% in new barrels and 10% in barrels of one or more previous fills.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Clos Jacquemeau vineyard spans an area of 1 hectare. The soils are distinguished by the presence of iron oxides. The vines have an average age of 25 years. The grape varieties planted consist of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Flagship cuvées
The wines of Clos Jacquemeau are crafted from the estate's planted grape varieties. They are vinified in concrete vats. Ageing takes place predominantly in new oak barrels (90%), with the remainder matured in barrels of one or more previous fills (10%). The average annual production is around 3,000 bottles, equating to 80 hectolitres.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification takes place in concrete vats. For ageing, 90% of the wine is racked into new barrels, and 10% into barrels of one or more previous fills.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Carles Jérôme
- Surface area
- 1 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Practical information
- Address
- Château Panet, 33330 St-Christophe-des-Bardes
- Phone
- +33557247892
- Contact form
- Contact the estate