Gourmet products local specialties and wines Gers

From the gentle Gers landscape, here is an address that has drawn everything from it. Veuve Lafontan raises wine distillation to the rank of excellence. Béatrice Mandon only produces exceptional armagnacs. To taste her armagnacs is to discover treasures of diversity and complexity and an authentic aromatic palette. The eaux-de-vie are aged in 200 to 400 litre pedunculate oak barrels. The treasure room contains an exceptional collection with a range of vintages from 1888 to 1969 preserved in casks.

More than a thousand hotel and restaurant professionals put their trust in Di-Costanzo coffee. Émilie and Étienne are not just roasters, but true aesthetes. In the boutique next to the burnery, you'll find coffee beans and freshly-ground coffees, as well as compostable capsules, coffee machines, brand-name teas and other treats. In partnership with the tourist office, these enthusiasts also welcome groups for tastings and guided tours of the roasting process.

In the west of Gers, at the Domaine de Maniban, Armagnac Castarède is the oldest Armagnac trading house. In the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region, the 16 hectares of vines of the estate are composed of three grape varieties: Folle Blanche, Colombard and Ugni Blanc. Since 1832, their know-how has been transmitted from generation to generation: distillation on the property according to the traditional method, with two stills; ageing double the legal minimum in local black oak barrels; bottling on the property.

Five generations. 150 years of operation. 45 hectares of vines. This estate accompanies you from the Floc de Gascogne aperitif, through the harmony of rocky and powerful reds, small rosés or whites served chilled, and ending with an out-of-age armagnac that smells good of the terroir.Philiipe Fezas has been able to impose her high quality vintages: rewarded with 5 gold medals in 2015, at national competitions such as the Concours Général Agricole de Paris, the South-Western Wine Competition, and international competitions in Hong Kong or Canada.

Domaine de Hustet is a 100% organic family farm. Thanks to its vending machine open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, the estate offers you the possibility of picking up eggs, seasonal fruit, sunflower oil, wheat flour, fruit juices, jams, 100% organic squash from its production as well as a selection of honeys at any time. The estate also sells honey from beekeepers and home-made grape juice. At the end of spring, fruits from the estate's orchards are offered and in autumn, jams, syrups and juices.

Faced with the excellence they represent today, it is difficult to imagine that the wines of the Laffitte brothers are still very young. A dazzling arrival, greeted by the greatest specialists and awarded several times: gold and silver medals across the entire range at Gilbert&Gaillard, gold at Best Wine in Box for the Petit Gascoûn dry white, silver and bronze at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris... The medals are raining but Christophe and Sébastien keep their heads on their shoulders and their feet in the vineyard. The estate has existed since the Middle Ages, as evidenced by the oldest archives dating back to 1400, and was first intended for Armagnac, but on the highest hills of Ayzieu, the terroir was ideal for offering minerality, freshness and power to the wines. The two brothers worked on the regional grape varieties to bring them to the peak of their expression. Colombard, large and small manseng, sauvignon blanc and gris, chardonnay for the whites, cabernet franc, malbec and marselan for the reds are traditionally grown on 120 ha. They are available in three ranges focused on freshness, pleasure and conviviality. The last of the ranges, Domaine de Plaisance is available in white, rosé and soft that will perfectly accompany beautiful summer evenings. Let us not forget the armagnacs distilled in a traditional still and confined to aging in 400-litre rooms.

Welcome to this family estate passed down by women from generation to generation since the 17th century. The spirit of heritage conservation has led the owners to open a museum where old farming tools are accumulated. The visit continues in the still room and the cellar with its huge oak rooms. Viticulture and vinification, animation of the museum, reception, marketing, here, each task is assigned to a member of the family.

A renowned creative craftsman in L'Isle-Jourdain, Frédéric Ducauze expresses his formidable talent through increasingly tasty and innovative recipes. Passionate and imaginative, he selects rare cocoas to enhance their character: chocolates, pastries, confectionery, ice creams... are all handcrafted with noble raw materials and local products (strawberries, donkey milk, saffron, honey...). Take advantage of an exceptional opportunity to have a unique and original pièce montée made by this exceptional house.

Proudly located in the Nogaro region, the cooperative cellar Les Hauts de Montrouge represents and gathers 60 winegrowers since 1963. They work together to promote their terroir through Côtes-de-Gascogne, Flocs and Armagnacs. With no less than 14 different white wines, they allow you to taste the richness of the Gascon soil and its grape varieties in a subtle way. Note that the VSOP Armagnac Hauts de Montrouge was awarded a gold medal at the Talents de l'Armagnac 2021! The cellar also welcomes groups.

Located at the entrance to Rue Dessoles, this boutique is ideal for oenophiles in search of regional discoveries. The cellar offers a fine selection of Côtes-de-Gascogne and other South-Western appellations. Quality is also evident in the many artisanal preserves made from duck and goose. Owner Josiane Catherine has assembled a magnificent collection of Armagnacs, classified and displayed by year, with the oldest dating back to the 1940s. This is without doubt the richest collection of eaux-de-vie in the area.

Maison Gélas is one of the most important references in Bas-Armagnac. A guided tour takes you through the cellar founded in 1865 by Baptiste Gélas. You will discover the stills room where the brandies are distilled, as well as the different professions linked to the production of armagnac: distiller, cellar master, cooper... The adjoining cellar-boutique contains more than 800 references of armagnacs, flocs de Gascogne, plum brandies or liqueurs. The house has also developed recipes for vinegar or mustard with Armagnac.

You won't want to miss this store selling regional products at the foot of the cathedral. The Ramajo family raises ducks and geese in Dému, transforming them into fine local products. The preserves and prepared dishes feature foies gras, of course, but also stuffed neck, garbure, cassoulet... A fresh department offers sausages, fresh and dried duck breasts and the ever-popular duck hearts. For lunchtime tastings: Gascon salad, foie gras sandwich, goose stew, garbure, duck with prunes, croustade...

Founded in 1935, the Goudoulin house was bought in 2009 by an Alsatian distiller, Michel Miclo. A lover of Armagnac, he was seduced by the quality of the estate and its collection of vintages, the oldest of which dates back to 1900. With Aurélien, the cellar master, he perpetuates the spirit of excellence of Jeanne Goudoulin. The two partners have also succeeded in creating a collaboration between the two houses around another product: gin. The berries are selected by the Miclo house, the distillation and the maturation in barrels are done at the Goudoulin estate.

Isabelle, Pascal and Philippe keep this estate alive with its 28 hectares spread over three terroirs. The result is a wide choice of appellations: Madiran, Pacherenc de Vic-Bilh, Saint-Mont and Côtes-de-Gascogne. Reds, rosés, dry or sweet whites, all palates will find something to enthuse about. The wines of the Domaine de Maouriès are regularly awarded in competitions and recognized by specialized guides. You can come and taste them on site and visit the cellars. You will then learn about the specificities of an HVE certified estate.

In the land of D'Artagnan, the Fleurons de Lomagne give pride of place to local producers who are concerned about their environment and the quality of their products. A 100% female team advises you and offers you with a smile a very beautiful range of regional products: sausage or duck heart, terrines, pâtés, wines, armagnacs, oils and condiments... The choice is wide and ideal to compose a gourmet basket to offer or take home. In addition, there is a wide range of utensils and tableware in the colours of the region. The shop has just expanded by investing in the adjoining premises to open a cheese dairy. Les Fleurons de Lomagne has been in existence for more than 15 years now, and due to its success, other boutiques have been opened in Auch, Condom and Agen.

On the most exclusive avenue in Condom, Ryst-Dupeyron owns the elegant mansion house of Cugnac which was built in 1780 for the Marquis de Bonas, himself a brandy merchant. Today, Jacques-François Ryst defends the nobility of the family heritage: the finest Armagnac, renowned throughout the region and beyond metropolitan borders. In order to transmit the passion of an inimitable profession and all the beauty of a know-how, the castle proposes to visit its centenary cellars, its vats and its still, which is an essential actor of the distillation. Step by step you will discover all the stages of the production of Armagnac. you will be pleased to taste, enjoy and savour... This real living memorial attracts up to 300 coaches and thousands of people every year. The "Armagnac connoisseur diploma" of Joseph-Dupeyron Academy awaits the most disciplined ones! This place was nominated for the trophies of tourism in Midi-Pyrénées. The group also has some vineyards in the region of Bordeaux region: note it down!

The delicious specialties of this Auch artisan patisserie punctuate the seasons, including Easter cakes, Christmas logs and crowns of kings. Collongues is the only company to perpetuate the tradition of Auch brioche, flavored with vanilla and Armagnac. Breads and chocolates enjoy the same attention and success. Take advantage of your visit to Gascony to try the cornbread. The company has four stores in Auch, including one with a tea room at 4 and 6 rue Dessoles, in the historic center.

With the modernisation of its premises, the hypermarket Carrefour d'Auch has created a more airy store with more space and comfort of purchase. The interior work completed has given a more modern dynamic to the 5 000 m ² supermarket. We appreciate the quality that makes this supermarket the partner of your vacation shopping. The traditional butchery with a panel of regional products and its professional staff always ready to direct you to the best pieces is an unquestionable asset. The hotel offers a wide range of fresh products with a wide range of fruits and vegetables, grocery references and a whole bio and dietetic radius. Beauty side, perfumery has been completely refurbished. Guests can also enjoy a shopping mall, a ticket box and a financial stand. With the car rental service available in the shop, it is very easy to book a car at an attractive rate. Each car offers a wide variety of vehicle pick-up and vehicle restitution options to facilitate the user's life. A complete sign!

Le Comptoir de nos Fermes plays the "terroir" card, offering a wide range of regional products selected from local farms. You'll find Toulouse violets, honey, gingerbread, prune almonds, jams... You can also buy the region's star products, such as foie gras, confit, fresh duck breast, cassoulet and a selection of Armagnacs and Côtes-de-Gascogne to be enjoyed in moderation. At lunchtime, you can even sit out on the terrace and enjoy Éliane's home-cooked traditional products!

In the country of Saint-Mont, Plaimont will make you discover wines with a typical Gascon character. Created in 1979 by the association of the cellars of Plaisance, Aignan and Saint-Mont, the name Plaimont is their acronym. In 1999, the Caves de Crouseilles and Condom joined the group, adding to the basket the appellations Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Madiran and the IGP Côtes-de-Gascogne. The emblematic "vignerons au béret" have succeeded in preserving a parcel of pre-phylloxera vines listed as a historical monument. It is 200 years old and can be visited.

Monique and Bernard Molas' farm is a magnificent 18th century manor house that they have patiently renovated. They raise ducks and geese which they transform marvellously: whole duck foie gras, whole goose foie gras, block of duck and goose liver, stuffed duck neck... You won't be disappointed when you taste their award-winning products at agricultural fairs. Gites and B&Bs allow them to organize themed stays, tasting weekends and workshops entirely dedicated to foie gras cooking.

There are 195 winegrowers in the Gers, producing gascognes, floc, armagnac, Saint Mont, madiran and pacherenc. To build a strong image around their products, the federation has launched the Charte du vigneron récoltant (winemaker's charter): the winemaker undertakes to work his vines, vinify and distill his wine, bottle his own products, market only his own production, and welcome and enjoy presenting the fruit of his labor at tastings.

On Wednesday mornings, on the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, the atmosphere is one of bargaining and good food bargains. A must for local producers, this market is a beautiful showcase of local produce where fruits, vegetables, pastries, cheeses and cold cuts quickly fill the basket. Resellers are also present, as well as various hawkers offering clothes and fashion accessories. In summer, musical animations animate the market, which moves to the edge of the lake during the festival Jazz in Marciac.

Every Thursday and Saturday morning, producers, traders and shoppers set up shop in the Saint-Clar market hall. People come from the surrounding hamlets and villages to stock up on fresh produce: vegetables, fruit, poultry... In summer, the procession of hawkers joins the battalion of producers. They liven up the village center in a cheerful, friendly atmosphere. The market is in full swing during the garlic festival in early August. Producers of Lomagne white garlic show off their braids of garlic heads, to take home as souvenirs.

Alain Brumont had the merit in his early days of creating a strong image for Madiran and Tannat, the appellation's king grape variety. For over thirty years, this winemaker of undisputed stature has been developing his 280-hectare estate, with an undeniable flair for communication. The underground winery built in 1988 is the first of its kind in the South-West. With 19 different wines, including the famous Montus and Château Bouscassé, Brumont covers the whole range of the region's wines: Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Côtes-de-Gascogne and even chardonnay and pinot noir.

Located on a promontory surrounded by vines, Jean-Marc Laffitte's cellar stands out in the landscape just like his wine on the big tables. Here the production is ensured in family because the wine grower is accompanied by his children, Ericka and Joris. Multiple awards and laudatory articles in the specialized press have made this production famous. Three types of Madiran and two types of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh are produced every year, with an excellent quality-price ratio for each one, which is the reason for their recognition in oenology magazines.

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This vineyard, which covers 29 hectares, produces organic wines with unique flavors. The Domaine d'Entras is also a great name in floc and armagnac, which is a must for your tasting book. Its diversified range of wines is suitable for both small and large occasions and the brandies are shared. The Maestrojuan family's beverages have won numerous awards and medals in agricultural competitions. And if alcohol doesn't appeal to you, you can always leave with homemade mustard.

Aurian has been a distiller and wine and armagnac merchant since 1880. In his bottling cellar, Philippe Aurian, the fourth of the name, offers wonderfully smooth armagnacs. This master liqueur maker distributes his artisanal productions throughout France: blackberry and blackcurrant liqueur with armagnac, vine peach liqueur, wild strawberry liqueur, orange armagnac liqueur, to name but a few. He also makes aperitif wines, sweets and prunes with armagnac, delights with the flavors of yesteryear.

Roseline and Jérôme recently took over the Perotto family's traditional farm. Breeders and feeders of fattened ducks, Jérôme brought to the farm the organic breeding of Black Pigs, in the open air. They are delighted to welcome visitors to the farm to share their passion for their profession and to let them discover their products prepared with love and in the tradition. You will find preserves and various home-made delicatessen products as well as foie gras, confits, pâtés and many cooked dishes, guaranteed without coloring nor OMG.

Nestled in the heart of the Côtes de Gascogne vineyards, the Château de Mons en Armagnac hotel-restaurant is an enchanting place to get away from it all. Built in 1285, this place steeped in history combines Gascon charm and modernity. In addition to its restaurant serving tasty local cuisine, the winery invites you to discover its 129 grape varieties and barrel-aged Armagnac. Ideal for family stays or business meetings, it's close to heritage gems such as La Romieu and Flaran Abbey. It's the ideal place to savor the authenticity of the Gers.

After having crossed a huge alley lined with vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see (hundreds and hundreds of hectares), a pretty Gascon residence imposes itself to you in all its splendor: it is the castle of Tariquet. The Grassa family has owned it since 1912. It is one of those Armagnac producers who have chosen to maintain the folle-blanche grape variety, the oldest in the region. They also successfully revived the Côte-de-Gascogne appellation in the 1980s, offering a range of high quality whites at low prices.

Château de Millet offers tastings and sales of its armagnacs, floc and wines in an enchanting environment. Cuvées and vintages are regularly awarded prizes in renowned competitions or quoted in specialist magazines and guides. The château also has a gîte for 6 people to rent. It is installed in the old dovecote of the domain. Do not hesitate to walk to the pond, which is a Natura 2000 site and shelters an exceptional fauna and flora (cistude turtles, cormorants, herons...).

The market is held twice a week. The Rue des Thermes is pedestrianized on Wednesday mornings in Barbotan, while the Place de l'Eglise is taken over by producers on Friday mornings in Cazaubon. An open-air market, it's mainly devoted to food, but you'll also come across a few producers of armagnac and micro-production beers. The region's flagship products abound on the stalls, including the inevitable foie gras, but also delicious organic farmhouse cheeses. Lovers of fine produce won't want to miss these events!

Croustade Mirandaise is so famous that it has already been featured on the midday news. Christophe Pérès perpetuates the tradition of croustade, tourte and tourteau in his factory. Fans come from Tarbes and Pau to bite into this typically Gers pastry, made by piling thin sheets of buttered pastry on slices of melting apple. There are variations with prune, pear-chocolate or even foie gras, but purists prefer it drizzled with Armagnac.

Friday mornings are a hive of activity on Rue Nationale, the artery running through the town from one end to the other. Merchants take over the street, and you'll find everything from local produce and clothing to upholsterers, plants, carpets and mattresses... In summer, the market expands, joined by street hawkers to meet tourist demand. On Sunday mornings, local producers take over the cathedral square. These include the famous Lectoure melon. The flea market and garage sale calendar is online.

At the foot of the cathedral and around the "Halle aux Herbes", one of the most beautiful markets of the department gives you an appointment on Saturday morning. Producers from all over the region come to share the fruit of their labor and their know-how. Scents, colors and flavors never fail to seduce those who come to stroll there. On Thursday mornings, it is at the Halle Verdier and on the banks of the Gers that you should go. On Tuesday mornings, the small market of Garros animates the Place de la Fontaine with its organic producers, also present on Wednesday afternoon.

Every Monday morning, the central square of Mauvezin is transformed. Its large and superb 14th century market hall and the arcades welcome the merchants. This is an opportunity for the faithful regulars or passing shoppers to fill their baskets with good products. It is also the opportunity to discover the city in a lively and commercial atmosphere which makes it all the more warm. This brings us back to the time when supermarkets did not exist and when these open-air gatherings were an essential part of the social link.

In Gimont, come and enjoy the "Grasse Matinée" on Sunday mornings at the Halle au Gras! Between October and March, amateurs and professionals gather around carcasses displayed on long tables, cleaned but whole, with the exception of the liver, which is sold separately. The products are inspected by the veterinary services. The market, which complies with current sanitary standards, starts with a whistle, and the most seasoned bidders snap up the finest products. Toulouse restaurateurs flock to this first-rate source.

There are two weekly markets in the shade of the large plane trees in the heart of Nogaro: the small food market on Wednesday mornings, where regular customers come to buy fruit, vegetables, cheese and meat, and the traditional Saturday market, where food products are joined by many other items: clothes, local specialities... In a beautiful atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to stroll between the stalls to stock up or find a few souvenirs to take home.

At the Valence-sur-Baïse market, you can choose, negotiate and buy the best of Gers flavors in a friendly atmosphere. In addition to fresh fruit and vegetables, you'll find all kinds of quality local produce. Pastries, breads, preserves, wines and a wide range of cheeses are displayed on the colorful stalls of producers and merchants. From April to October, the market goes even longer, with 100% organic producers on hand from 5pm to 8pm.

Built in 1870, the 105-hectare estate has been owned by the Lesgourgues family for three generations. Their vineyards are planted on gently sloping hillsides and their unsulphured white wines are distilled just after alcoholic fermentation, in order to harvest their full aromatic potential, in the unique "Armagnac" still. If you wish to discover the château, do not hesitate to book your tasting visit; you will be able to deepen your knowledge, your taste and your appreciation for this great brandy.

To find these famous gourmet products, local sales outlets are listed on the website, so you can buy directly from the source. You'll also find tips on how to enjoy foie gras and recipes to impress your guests. The Gers Association for the Promotion of Foie Gras promotes the qualities of duck and goose products: foie gras, of course, but also aiguillettes, magrets, confits, gizzards and "Figuigers", a unique recipe in which the duck is fattened with figs.

The initials BC stand for Bertrand Cayrel, a local boy who became a wine merchant in the 2000s, and is now one of the best ambassadors for Gascony wines. For it is the finest estates in the Gers that are honored here, in Côtes-de-gascogne, madiran, pacherenc du vic-bilh... not forgetting the armagnacs. Bertrand Cayrel, a true enthusiast, has established solid links with the producers he represents. He makes a point of selling these carefully selected wines at estate prices. A great address to discover!

The Ramajo family's foie gras has been making a name for itself for 4 decades with a gold medal at the Concours Agricole in 2018. It is one of the first canning stores in the Gers. They perpetuate the values that are important to them: natural, local, home-made. You can find of course beautiful specialities: goose or duck foie gras, fresh, whole, half-cooked, sausages, dried duck breast or in sauce but also a tasty range of cooked dishes with confits, cassoulets, goose stew or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras.

The Villa Dria estate is renowned for its light, fine and fruity Côtes-de-Gascogne. This unusual name was given to the estate in memory of the time when the Romans planted vines in the region. They guessed that this land, composed of sand, clay and silt, pleasantly tempered and gently sunny, would be ideal for viticulture. Today, the main grape varieties of Gascony are almost all present, to give white, red and rosé wines that regularly win prizes in agricultural competitions.

The land and vines of Domaine de Cassagnoles have been worked for several centuries by father and daughter. Laure is now at the helm of the 60-hectare estate, which is farmed using sustainable viticulture and has been certified High Environmental Value since 2016. Mainly focused on Armagnac until the early 1970s, the estate has expanded and taken an interest in other grape varieties to produce flocs but also wine. The owners also offer delicacies such as fruits in armagnac or macerated in wine.

To organize your wedding meal or an associative meal, friendly or professional, you can contact the owners of the Domaine de Lassalle. It is also possible to use them for aperitifs and cocktails. They adapt to your needs: from simple delivery to full implementation of culinary logistics. These caterers are highly responsive and are especially concerned with the quality of their products. They are provided to local and regional producers. In addition to organising events, they develop their canning activities («Daunian Cannery»), allowing them to prepare their fatty livers, breasts and other cooked dishes.

This store offers direct sales of high quality farm products in a space where you can do your shopping as if you were going directly to the farm. On the stalls, fruits and vegetables from the field, meat and poultry, cheese and wine. With its organic or sustainable products, the site reinvents the market. The canned goods are rigorously selected and we will explain to you how each speciality is made. The fish preserves come from a small Basque company: tuna, sardines and chipirons are to die for.