Domaine Lou GaillotRéserve
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Réserve
Pairings that work perfectly with Réserve
Original food and wine pairings with Réserve
The Réserve of Domaine Lou Gaillot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), gypsy sauce or sauté of pork with chorizo.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Lou Gaillot's Réserve.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Réserve from Domaine Lou Gaillot are 2016, 2015, 0, 2014
Informations about the Domaine Lou Gaillot
The Domaine Lou Gaillot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Agenais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Agenais
IGP of Lot-et-Garonne (both banks of the Garonne, southern-facing hills on the right bank, northern slopes on the left, balanced oceanic-Toulouse climate). Merlot and Cabernets as Aquitaine signature reds blended with the almost-extinct native Abouriou (phylloxera survivor bringing fine tannins) — lightly fruity profile with well-structured and pleasant tannins. Bouchalès, Côt, Tannat, Syrah and Gamay as complements. Oak-aged versions richer, fleshier and more complex.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
IGP covering all of southwest France across 12 departments, a broad and accessible palette. On the Garonne right bank, supple reds dominate: signature Merlot with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa and a herbaceous touch, round tannins. Firm Cabernet, spicy Syrah, tannic local Tannat. Left bank for whites: vivid Colombard and Gros Manseng (citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits), aromatic Sauvignon.
The word of the wine: Aggressive
Said of a wine with excessive, biting and unpleasant acidity.
