A specific collection of grape varieties

From time immemorial, Gaillac producers have always carefully chosen the vines best suited to the plot and its orientation. Gaillac winegrowers have adapted their choice of grapes to the terroirs, to consumer trend and to tradition : they are typical, specific and high in character.

Gaillac naturally turned towards white varieties : MAUZAC: this is a traditional Gaillac grape, with many different aspects. It is excellent for the making of various white wines : dry, sweet, sparkling. Its main characteristic lays in its aromas of apple and pear. It produces soft wines with low acidity, and some pure Mauzac are real jewels. This variety only exists in Gaillac and Limoux. It is particularly suited to the making of sparkling wines. LEN DE L'EL : its name means "Loin de l'oeil", given to this variety because its main stem is very long and the grape is therefore "far from the eye", i.e. the bud from which it was born. This ancient variety can only be found in Gaillac. It produces a wine with a very subtle, floral or citrus fruit aroma, bringing the wine freshness and suppleness. SAUVIGNON and MUSCADELLE complete the traditional white Gaillac vine population.

But it also chose red varieties : DURAS: this is one of the oldest grape varieties, restored to favour in the last twenty years. It brings colour, suppleness and finesse, and its main characteristics are its peppery and spicy aromas. BRAUCOL: also called Fer Servadou, this grape produces a wine high in colour, full bodied and rustic. Its very characteristic aromas evoke blackcurrant, raspberry, crumpled leaves and red pepper. SYRAH: of mediterranean origins, this grape is best suited to well orientated plots. Used with moderation, it brings Gaillac robustness and aromatic complexity. GAMAY: this is the only variety entitled to produce Gaillac Primeur. It has adapted very well to the Gaillac terroir and, for many years, has enabled Gaillac Primeur to obtain national recognition (4 times the winner of the "Concours National des vins primeurs", and always in the top three).