Winery AstrolabeLoin de l'Oeil Gaillac Blanc Sec
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Loin de l'Oeil Gaillac Blanc Sec of the Winery Astrolabe is in the top 5 of wines of Gaillac.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Loin de l'Oeil Gaillac Blanc Sec of Winery Astrolabe in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of apples, white pepper or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Astrolabe's Loin de l'Oeil Gaillac Blanc Sec.
Discover the grape variety: Freisa
Most certainly from the Italian Piedmont. It is also found in Argentina. We have noted that this variety has a great resemblance with the nebbiolo, also from the Italian Piedmont. According to genetic analyses published in Switzerland, Freisa is a descendant of Viognier and a half-sister of Rèze.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Loin de l'Oeil Gaillac Blanc Sec from Winery Astrolabe are 2015, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Astrolabe
The Winery Astrolabe is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Gaillac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
The word of the wine: Floral
Said of a wine whose aromas are reminiscent of flowers.
