The Gaillac Appellation Area

Gaillac, a whole range within one region

The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée wines from Gaillac have in common one extraordinary wealth : whether dry white, "fraîcheur perlée"(delicately sparkling) or red, you can always discover, wandering in a cellar or a wine vault, exquisite finesse here, a more intense aromatic bouquet there, or even unexpected red fruit aromas.

 

Dry White AOC GAILLAC

Pale yellow with changing green glints, its intense fruit is delicately structured by bewitching aromas.It is at its best, as much colour-wise than taste-wise, when drunk cool.
The leading AOC, dry white Gaillac remains, for many, the Appellation's specificity.

"Fraîcheur Perlée" AOC GAILLAC

Its specificity : its pearl of freshness. As its name indicates, this wine keeps, after the winemaker's work, a vast quantity of very fine pearls. Their main aim is to keep the impression of freshness and also to exacerbate the natural aromas of Mauzac and Len de l'El.
Drunk cold, it is an excellent aperitif wine and goes admirably with sea food.

Red AOC GAILLAC

The Gaillac winemakers have shown, through very hard work, that the Gaillac terroirs are also very suited to the elaboration of excellent reds. Today, red Gaillac is one of the vineyard's great riches.
With its deep colour, its powerful nose, its owns subtle balance, dominated by red fruit (blackcurrant, raspberry...) and very specific touches of spice. The best cuvees of red Gaillac are usually matured in oak.

 

Primeur AOC GAILLAC

The pleasant Gaillac Primeur is our pride. Fruity and easy to drink, with its characteristic aromas, Gaillac Primeur always appear in the national competitions' top primeurs and has often been awarded the "Premier Primeur de France" title.
First AOC wine of the year, it can only be drunk from the third Thursday of November. It must exclusively be produced from Gamay and elaborated with whole, non-pressed grapes. It is a young wine and should be drunk in its year of birth.

Sweet AOC GAILLAC

When you ask a Gaillac producer about this AOC, he will not be able to refrain telling you about the wealth of its scents (pear, apple, peach), its unctuosity, its length and he will probably suggest the classic marriage with foie gras. But he might offer more original tasting ways : as an aperitif or with Roquefort cheese.
Born from the heart of the terroir and the oldest vines, it has brought Gaillac its renoun.

Rose AOC GAILLAC

A bright cherry colour, Rose Gaillac is a fine, lively wine with fruity aromas. It is a very pleasant companion to summer lunches.

Sparkling AOC GAILLAC

Elaborated traditionally, or with the "méthode gaillacoise", Gaillac "mousseux" will seduce you at the beginning of a meal or to finish on a sparkling note.

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