Jean 2023 | Raphaël Midoir

Name: Jean 2023 | Raphaël Midoir
Brand: Raphaël Midoir
SKU: 635
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Raphaël Midoir, fifth generation in Chémery (Loir-et-Cher), HVE certified with part of the estate in organic conversion. 3-hectare parcel of Gamay on clay-limestone soils with flint. Vines around 40 years old. Named in tribute to Raphaël's grandfather Jean, a devoted Gamay lover.

Traditional vinification with bâtonnage. No sulfites added at any stage. Aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel.

Jean 2023 by Raphaël Midoir

The Jean 2023 is a red wine produced by the Raphaël Midoir estate, located in Chémery within the Loir-et-Cher department of France’s Loire Valley. It carries the Touraine appellation designation and represents the work of a fifth-generation vigneron committed to sustainable practices. The winery holds HVE certification, with part of its vineyard currently undergoing ecological conversion.

The wine is made exclusively from Gamay grapes grown in a three-hectare parcel characterized by clay-limestone soils rich in flint (silex). The vines are approximately forty years old, providing the foundation for this vintage named as a tribute to Raphaël’s grandfather, Jean, who was a devoted admirer of the variety.

Vinification follows traditional methods, notably including bâtonnage (lees stirring) to enhance texture and complexity. A defining feature of this production is the complete absence of added sulfites at any stage of the process. The wine undergoes aging in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, preserving its fresh character and aromatic purity without the influence of oak.

As a red Touraine from the Loire, this Gamay offers a profile shaped by its cool-climate origin and mineral-driven terroir. The clay-limestone and flint soils typically impart a distinct stony quality, while the old vines contribute concentration and depth. The traditional vinification and lees stirring likely result in a wine with some structural weight and rounded mouthfeel, balanced by the natural acidity typical of the region. The lack of sulfite addition suggests a vibrant expression of the fruit and soil.

This vintage reflects Raphaël Midoir’s dedication to low-intervention winemaking and respect for his heritage. It stands as a pure representation of Gamay from the Touraine appellation, showcasing the interplay between old vines, specific terroir, and careful, sulfite-free production techniques.

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Learn more about Raphaël Midoir

The house is in Chémery, in Loir-et-Cher, near Romorantin and in the heart of the Sologne wine country. Raphaël Midoir is the fifth generation and took over from his father in 1997.

There are thirty hectares, twenty-one of white and nine of red, on clay subsoil and siliceous soil with flint, with vines ranging from five to fifty years. Sauvignon accounts for 70% of the plantings; the rest is split between Chenin, Côt, Chardonnay and Gamay.

They bottle under Touraine, Touraine-Oisly, Crémant de Loire and IGP Val de Loire. The estate holds High Environmental Value certification, with four hectares certified organic and another four in conversion.

The one red the house has given a name of its own is a Gamay, and it is called Jean after Raphaël's grandfather, who was devoted to the variety. It comes from a three-hectare plot of vines around forty years old and is bottled with no sulphur added at any stage. Which is something, in a house where seven vines out of ten are Sauvignon.

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