Around the Tarn, Gaillac grows old local grapes including Duras, Braucol, Mauzac and Len de l'El. These varieties help account for its broad range of wines: red, white and sparkling, in both dry and sweet styles.
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Elsewhere in Sud-Ouest
- Bergerac & Dordogne7 producersBergerac and the Dordogne share grapes with nearby Bordeaux, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Monbazillac makes sweet wine, while Pécharmant is known for firmer reds. Dry whites and other reds are made here too.
- Cahors & Lot Valley8 producersCahors is the French home of Malbec. The Lot Valley is known for dark, structured reds made long before Argentina made the grape famous.
- Madiran & Pyrénées9 producersMadiran, Jurançon and Irouléguy form the Pyrenean side of Sud-Ouest. Tannat drives the reds, while Manseng is central to the whites.
Producers in Gaillac & Tarn
Producer profiles
- Domaine du CrosDomaine du Cros farms Fer Servadou in Goutrens, making Marcillac reds through gravity flow fermentation and barrel ageing.
- Domaine PlageolesGaillac domaine farming historic grape varieties including Prunelart and Duras.
- Domaines Pierre ChavinBéziers house making regional French rosé, white and red wines alongside alcohol removed sparkling wine.