Tarn

The cellar is located halfway between Albi and Gaillac on the D 988. 100 wine growers, 57 municipalities, 43 of them in AOC. The first producer of gaillac grows from year to year, its flagship product nevertheless remains the Perlé, often award-winning, whose cellar markets 80% of the production of the gaillacois vineyard. The cellar is also very proud of an innovative and innovative course, a real experience of visiting the vine in the cellar. " The Legend course "is a unique oenotouristique site. This journey leads the spectator into the world of vine and wine. The circuit combines dreams, emotions and lessons to make an unforgettable visit. New technologies are in honour throughout the visit: giant screens, its light and light… and every stage of the journey reserves its surprise!

For years, it has been the largest wine store in the city. In total, Brice Guiral aligns no fewer than 1 250 bottle references! This wine merchant has been released straight from the wine university in Orange and is also formed with Scotch whisky distilleries. Also, at home, Pétrus and Château d'Yquem for Bordeaux, or Maison Jadot for the Bourgognes, compete with a large selection of gaillacs and wines from Languedoc, and 130 kinds of whiskies as well as dozens of eaux-de-vie. What to have your head running!

Céline and Sébastien Castan created their distillery by settling the still of their grandfather Castan. Already known for their white fruit spirits, they are now recognized for their craft whiskies launched in 2010. You will be able to get your numbered bottle chosen among five styles of Vilanova: the Berbie, matured in new barrels; the Gost, aged in American bourbon oak barrels; the Terrocita, peaty, aged in oak barrels; the Roja, aged in red wine barrels and the Segala, with rye malt.

Laurent and Fabien Causse are the sixth generation of winemakers on the estate. They wished to give the name of the spring to their top-of-the-range wines, such as the Saint-André cuvée (a red AOC, 12 months in barrel) and the mauzac (a white, which remains in oak barrels for 6 months), but also to their traditional and local wines, including a rosé. A permanent research work, in reasoned agriculture, led to the elaboration of a sweet wine (limited series) served on the big tables of the region, between tradition, innovation and quality.

This first Gaillac hillside has seen more than five generations of the Auque family succeed one another, united by the same passion  : the love of gaillac. Like Melanie, their granddaughter, the women and men of this family have shaped this 35 hectare estate, plot after plot. Over the years and seasons, their work accompanies each vine stock, producing a very complete range: the Hauts de Laborie are presented in dry, pearled, rosé, red, Gaillacoise and sweet. The Mélanie cuvée in dry white and red (gold medal in Paris in 2008), presented in several vintages, is the result of a rigorous selection of the oldest plots. The Selection of old vines in red and white is a rather surprising speciality, such as this very aromatic grape juice called Grain de vigne, intended mainly for young people, and drivers!

Chantal and Nicolas Lebrun have been combining their know-how here since 2005, and are responsible for all the stages of the production of their wines. Mr. is an oenologist, so you can trust the ranges offered: fruity and acidulous white gaillac, fruity and spicy rosé, red with a dominant duras, sweet gaillac, but above all dry white gaillac aged on lees in barrels and braucol red gaillac unfined, unfiltered, combining power and finesse. Many of their wines have been awarded prizes by specialised guides. The Cuisineries Gourmandes network made no mistake about it!

Owned by Marie-Paule and Yves Burrus, the Château de Saurs is inspired by Palladian architecture and Venetian villas. So much so that the residence, like its splendid park, is listed in the additional inventory of Historic Monuments. Well established in the heart of the Gaillacois vineyard, the estate covers 42 hectares, 38 of which are planted with red grape varieties, conducted in organic farming and combining tradition and cutting-edge technology. The vaulted cellar is located underneath the building. We discover the nectars of the place during a tasting at the Cellar where we welcome you for always very fine purchases.

Cécile and Thierry are real bottle magicians. This fine-nosed duo holds the reins of this cellar - often highly recommended - located on the Chemin de Causse. On site, they receive many orders and ship them both nearby and to neighbouring departments. In the boxes, we find mainly organic and medal-winning wines from the region, so that wine shops are also very much in demand by restaurants in Tarn. But what also makes the cellar's reputation is its drive, which the duo has fun calling the "wine drive". The principle is simple: you order on the Internet, make an appointment and pick up your precious cargo. Definitely very clever!

A beautiful neighborhood boutique that's been around for over forty years! Sabrina, the owner, took over in 2007, adding her own personal touch. She has completely transformed the place into a beautiful space for conviviality. On offer are wines and whiskies from around the world, coffee and tea during the day, a wide selection of beers, taffy rentals and delicatessen products. Sabrina will be happy to advise you. To enjoy the warm atmosphere, come along to our tasting evenings.

On the Bastides circuit, the sixth generation of winegrowers of the Hirissou family presents its vineyard to you. For nearly 200 years, these enthusiasts have been producing superb wines from their 38-hectare estate. It must be said that the location of their estate - scattered on both banks of the Tarn river - allows them to combine two high-quality terroirs: braucols and duras in red, far from the eye, muscadelle and mauzac in white varieties. These two ambassadors of the gastronomic and wine-growing richness of the Pays gaillacois will make a special place for themselves on your tables, whatever the occasion.

At the top of a valley, in the tranquility and beauty of the hinterland of Gaillach, these owners work their 26 hectares of vines according to sustainable agriculture, with authenticity and character, in particular the Thibaud cuvée, made from pure Brocol, and a late harvest, the Maxime cuvée. But that's not all! They also offer two botanical trails (1.5 km or 2.5 km) to walk through the vines and discover grape variety panels and boards showing the plants in the vineyard (as well as audio comments from mp3 players - comments in English possible). Domaine Vaysette is also a cheerful welcome, in a modern building that can accommodate receptions and seminars.

Located between Gaillac and Lisle-sur-Tarn, this ^17th century château is a quality wine production site. Passed down from generation to generation within the Faramond family, Château Lastours is now in the hands of Louis, an agricultural engineer, who is responsible for perpetuating the heritage of his ancestors. Within its 60 hectares of vineyards, it produces a range of red, white and rosé wines that are renowned and regularly awarded medals in national and regional competitions.

Located in a former abbey, the Maison des Vins is a showcase for Gaillac wine, classified as an AOP and IGP appellation, with around a hundred wines to taste. During your visit, you'll learn about the nuances between dry and perlage wines, primeur and late harvest wines, and ancestral and traditional methods. Initiation tastings are also available, as are themed sessions on wine and chocolate or cheese, by reservation.

Francis, assisted by his daughter Charlotte, is a connoisseur in wine and as a result: from 2011 St. Michel's Square to Cordes-sur-Ciel, in its small cellar-restaurant shop, open all year round, it is a pleasure to report stories of the Gaillac vineyards while offering you a generous tasting to turn your taste buds. A rare selection and very beautiful bottles of South-West wine, Burgundy and of course the gaillacois country accessible for all the scholarships. There are also some artisanal spirits, and an interesting variety of whiskies.

A talented young mixologist, Alexis Taoufiq was named Meilleur Ouvrier de France Barman in 2015. After years of traveling the world and working in renowned establishments, he decided to set up his own high-end cocktail boutique in the French city of Episcopale. Here or online, you can discover his delicious creations in ready-to-sip bottles, presented in the form of collections: signature, historic or classic. For private or professional events, you can call on his services and even request tailor-made cocktails.

The 19 members produce, good year after year, around 2 000 hectolitres of red wine, 300 hectolitres of rosé and 50 hectolitres of white. Guided by Alain Montrozier, the cellar constantly improves its wines and even enriches its range. It had until then a rosé where gamay dominates, a white, Peysir, marriage of chenin and mauzac, a red, Lords de Peyreviel, marriage of gamay, cabernet, syrah and iron servadou, typical grape varieties. She has just been enriched by Maître Master of Sampettes, a generous wine from a selection of old parcels, high in oak barrels. The wine cellar offers wine tastings and a country wine and aperitifs. In association with other producers, she invites the discovery of a «vineyard path» and a cellar visits.

A brewer in the Tarn ? Yes, you read that right! This micro-brewery was born from the passion of Stéphane, who is hopped from head to toe. He will tell you the techniques of beer making in the middle of his machines, which are also very artisanal, and will teach you how to taste a beer, as one does with wine. Libertine (blonde), Clandestine (blonde), Délinquante (brown), Tout ô black (brown), Bulles de Vignes and Vent d'Ange (2 gueuze type beers), these beers have the "Nature et Progrès" label. I love this brewer!

The Rabastens winery was founded in 1953, at the crossroads of Toulouse and Albi. Specializing in the creation of wines with accessible, gourmet profiles, such as Tarani, it is driven by the values of Vinovalie, the union of winegrowers from the Pays d'Ovalie, founded in 2006. Today, the winery brings together over 4,000 hectares of vines and 315 winemakers who produce quality nectars every year. The wines are available at the cellar and on delivery.

In Cahuzac-sur-Vère, one of Cave Gayrel's three estates, Château Vigné-Lourac is a benchmark. Its vins de pays will appeal to all those who love fresh, characterful flavors: the red, made from local blends (syrah, duras, braucol), the dry or sweet white, or the rosé, which gives a mouthful of fruit. On avenue Foch, Alain Gayrel opened La Cave in 1997, where you can taste not only his own wines, but also a selection of the finest vintages from Gaillac and beyond. This enthusiast will help you make your choice!

Arnaud, a farmer-brewer, offers you his organic craft beers made on his farm in Garrigues, from organically grown cereals and hops. There's Cascade blonde, Pic de Nore brown, a brown with cocoa and coffee aromas, Nuit noire, Pépite IPA, Grésigne white and other ephemerals. A new activity, since 2019, for this family of farmers who have been producing wheat, barley, soya, lentils and chickpeas for three generations, and who also cultivate 5 ha of vines.