A constant search for quality In the context of the vast Bordeaux market of blended wines, Gaillac has always ensured it kept its identity through obtaining regular special dispensations. These documents often mentioned Gaillac, Lisle and Rabastens for their very strict local regulations (marked barrels, forbidding the import of " foreign " wines, harvest bans, etc.) The wine was of such high standard, thanks to the loyalty of the Consuls and Merchants of the time, that the trade was florishing :

«Aussy, tous les jours, on voict merchantz, Pour l'achepter qui le descendent par la rivière vers Bourdeaux, Pour de là l'apporter en Angleterre, Ecosse, Flandres et austres pays fort éloignés. » The wine was officially celebrated in the country since the creation of the " Rey de la Poda " in February 1529. It consisted in crowning the winemaker with the craftiest pruning technique thus ensuring the good development of the vine. This tradition continued until 1789.