Châteaumeillant
Red — avg 86/100 Wine Enthusiast score
86
range 86–86
$18
2
red
Châteaumeillant — a Loire Valley red appellation. Across 2 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 86/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 86/100 |
| Score range | 86–86 |
| Average price | $18 |
| Review count | 2 |
| Color | Red |
Dominant varieties
0, 1
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the more lightly-scored Loire Valley appellations in the aggregated Wine Enthusiast corpus — typically entry-tier in price and profile.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: cherry, blossom, crisp.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Siret-Courtaud 2012 Tradition Pinot Noir-Gamay (Châteaumeillant) | Domaine Siret-Courtaud | 86/100 | $16 |
| Henri Bourgeois 2016 Les Amphores Rosé (Châteaumeillant) | Henri Bourgeois | 86/100 | $20 |
Sample expert review
The name Tradition in Loire terms often means no wood aging. This wine is certainly all fruit: 75% Gamay and 25% Pinot Noir, from the small area of Chateaumeillant south of Sancerre. The grapes give a juicy, red cherry and berry-flavored wine that's fresh and light. After nearly four years, it is ready to drink.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine Siret-Courtaud 2012 Tradition Pinot Noir-Gamay (Châteaumeillant)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Château de Bossay de Bossay-sur-Claise
- Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Guigneville
- Maison de Orléans
- Maisons de Preuilly-sur-Claise
- Eglise Saint-Lubin de Averdon
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Châteaumeillant wines?
Châteaumeillant averages 86/100 across 2 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 86 to 86.
How much does Châteaumeillant wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $18. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Châteaumeillant?
Châteaumeillant is predominantly a red wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.