The best wines of Gaillac

Discover the best wines of Gaillac of South West as well as the best winemakers of Gaillac and estates of Gaillac to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Gaillac and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Gaillac by region

Looking for a good wine of Gaillac of South West among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Gaillac. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Gaillac with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Gaillac

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Gaillac

Red wines from the region of Gaillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, marinated shoulder of lamb or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Gaillac

On the nose the red wine of the region of Gaillac. often reveals types of flavors of earth, leather or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, red fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in red wine of Gaillac

  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.81/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Gaillac

  • Braucol
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Duras
  • Merlot
  • Prunelard
  • Mauzac Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Gaillac

A wine route planned in the region of Gaillac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Gaillac.

Discovering the wine region of Gaillac

The wine region of Gaillac is located in the region of Haut-Pays of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Robert & Bernard Plageoles or the Château de Saurs produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gaillac are Duras, Merlot and Mauzac, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gaillac often reveals types of flavors of earth, leather or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of butter, melon or strawberries.

In the mouth of Gaillac is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 202 estates and châteaux in the of Gaillac, producing 936 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gaillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Gaillac

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Gaillac

White wines from the region of Gaillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pumpkin and tuna gratin, flying with the wind of the seas or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Gaillac

On the nose the white wine of the region of Gaillac. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, nectarine or cherry and sometimes also flavors of leather, apricot or pear. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Gaillac. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Gaillac

  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.84/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Gaillac

  • Mauzac Blanc
  • Muscadelle
  • Len de l'El
  • Loin de l'Oeil
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Gaillac

A wine route planned in the region of Gaillac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Gaillac.

Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle

Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.

Great sparkling wines of Gaillac

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Gaillac

Sparkling wines from the region of Gaillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or chili con carne.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Gaillac

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Gaillac. often reveals types of flavors of cream, microbio or biscuits and sometimes also flavors of peach, floral or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Gaillac

  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
  • N.V.With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.81/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Gaillac

  • Mauzac Blanc
  • Mauzac Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Braucol

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Gaillac

A wine route planned in the region of Gaillac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Gaillac.

The word of the wine: Film maceration

A technique that consists of leaving the grapes to macerate in the open air at a low temperature before fermentation, thus enhancing the aromatic expression of the wine.

Great pink wines of Gaillac

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Gaillac

Pink wines from the region of Gaillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, fried vegetables with merguez and chipo or quick coconut milk chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Gaillac

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Gaillac. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth.

The best vintages in pink wine of Gaillac

  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Gaillac

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Duras
  • Braucol
  • Merlot
  • Fer Servadou
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Gaillac

A wine route planned in the region of Gaillac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Gaillac.

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Gaillac

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Gaillac

Sweet wines from the region of Gaillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of parsnip mousse in a glass jar, grandma's cherry clafoutis or three-cheese baked tortellini.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Gaillac

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Gaillac. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, tropical fruit or oak and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, walnut or almonds.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Gaillac

  • 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.98/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Gaillac

  • Mauzac Blanc
  • Muscadelle
  • Loin de l'Oeil
  • Ondenc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Len de l'El

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Gaillac

A wine route planned in the region of Gaillac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Gaillac.

The word of the wine: Wirehood

Flexible metal fastener used to hold the cork of champagne bottles.

Great other wines of Gaillac

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Gaillac

Other wines from the region of Gaillac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Gaillac

A wine route planned in the region of Gaillac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best other wine of Gaillac.

The word of the wine: Young

A very relative term that can designate a wine of the year that is already at its optimum, as well as a wine that has passed its first year but has not yet developed all its qualities.

News from the vineyard of Gaillac

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Montbellet

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Montbellet, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

Discover other regions and appellation of Gaillac

    A wine route in the region of Gaillac ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

    • Andillac
    • Cahuzac-sur-vère
    • Castanet
    • Castelnau-de-montmiral
    • Cestayrols
    • Donnazac
    • Lisle sur tarn
    • Midi-pyrenees
    • Rabastens
    • Saint waast
    • Sainte-cécile-du-cayrou
    • Vignerons récoltants lisle sur tarn