📜 Châteaumeillant
A small appellation in central France known for Gamay rosés.
Châteaumeillant is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Centre-Loire.
Main grape varieties: Gamay, Pinot Noir. Wines made here: Red wine, Rosé, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
Vineyards at Châteaumeillant are traced back to the 5th century, and the first confirmed mention of wine comes in Gregory of Tours' text of 582. The appellation was recognised in 2010, after VDQS status in 1965. The vines grow on gentle slopes at the foot of the northern edge of the Massif Central, on mostly sandy or clay-sandy, siliceous soils over sandstone, mica schist and gneiss.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Châteaumeillant ← main grape of ← 🍇 Gamay → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Centre-Loire
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Gamay, 🍇 Pinot Noir
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé
- Related to
- 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Châteaumeillant?
Châteaumeillant is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Châteaumeillant wine?
Châteaumeillant wine is made mainly from these grapes: Gamay, Pinot Noir.
What does the Châteaumeillant status mean?
Châteaumeillant is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
Similar
📜 Coteaux du Giennois · 📜 Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains · 📜 Côtes de la Charité · 📜 Menetou-Salon · 📜 Côtes de Toul · 📜 Côtes du Forez
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- eAmbrosia – EU geographical indications register
- INAO product sheet - Châteaumeillant rouge
- Vins Centre-Loire - Châteaumeillant