Wines and spirits Tarn-Et-Garonne

Magnificent residence, of regional and Persian style. A vineyard divided between tradition and modernism gives the best of its soil. The vines, managed in organic culture certified by Ecocert, are strewn with perennial flowers, lupins, fenugreek, oats, broad beans and other plants that transfer nitrogen from the air to the earth! This quality policy results in yields below the appellation limit. The king grape variety for Fronton wines, as for the estate, remains the négrette (called pinot Saint-Georges in the United States).

In the 70's, the Romain family took over this very old estate, ripped out the hybrids and replanted with more noble grape varieties. The appellation Vins de Pays des Coteaux et Terrasses de Montauban was born. For more than twenty years, the sons Philippe and Thierry have been at the helm of this beautiful 70-hectare vineyard, and offer a very complete range of wines. Generous reds, very respectable whites. Rosés too, like the Syrah rosé which won a silver medal and the Mas des Anges rosé, gold medal at the Mondial du Rosé.

Oc'Ale beers were born in Lafrançaise in 1998. It is one of the oldest breweries in the Midi-Pyrénées region. The brewery produces fairly classic, old-fashioned beers in the pure tradition of top-fermented beers. The first brews produce two beers: a very smooth white and a rather malty black. A blonde and an amber follow. New beers have arrived, including an IPA and now a range of seven beers. You can visit the factory by prior appointment. The welcome is friendly and very educational.

"Organic, white and red" is the motto, and we almost feel like adding "rosé"! A small, colourful cellar in the town centre run by Simon Delpérié, a young enthusiast. The emphasis is on the wonderful wines of the neighbouring Languedoc region, produced by organic farmers. Of course, you can also find all the Gallic terroirs. The ideal is to let yourself be tempted by a tasting on the barrels placed on the pavement of the street. The shop has moved a few dozen meters to more spacious premises, but still in the rue du Greffe.

Very proud of its culture, this union is working for the recognition of this heritage! The Chasselas de Moissac is now listed in the "national inventory of intangible cultural heritage". Find all the good addresses and the best advice for this grape, the first fresh fruit to have obtained this supreme consecration. Chasselas de Moissac is produced in a delimited area of 750 ha, in the north of the Tarn-et-Garonne and the south of the Lot department.

This small shop, well stocked and presented, is organised around its flagship product, l'Emoustilleur, an original product made from chasselas and muscatel. Claudine and Gilbert, friendly farmers who guarantee the quality of the product, also offer chasselas juice, "confiotes", grape sparkling wine, but also other local products such as honey, gingerbread, nougat, sweets, crockery, confits, duck gizzards and duck breasts, seasonal fruit, brandies and wines.

Here is the main producer of the Vins Noirs du Brulhois, authentic wines of the land, structured, with aromas of candied fruits, jam, leather and tobacco. Their very dark colour comes from this land at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and oceanic influences, as well as from the filtering gravel soils. Recent medals testify to the high quality of the production. But the other rising speciality is the Grain d'Amour, a sweet rosé wine with muscatel aromas.

The Cave des Vignerons du Quercy was created by a group of producers who wanted to promote the product of their work. Today, it offers a whole range of red, white and rosé wines which seduce by their richness, their roundness and their aromatic palette. The different methods of vinification make them wines of pleasure by nature, whether they are haute couture, exceptional, classic or organic. It is a cooperative on a human scale which brings together 24 producers for 120 hectares of vines spread over the terroirs of the AOP Coteaux du Quercy.

The signature of this wine, dominated by the Cabernet Franc grape variety, is its well marked tannins and notes of red fruit, animal and pepper. But the wines of the Coteaux du Quercy are also available in rosés, pleasantly fruity and in pleasant and balanced red wines. Their quality has been rewarded by obtaining the Appellation d'Origine Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure coteaux du Quercy which is now controlled and defended by a syndicate.

Below the perched village of Puylaroque, the small road that leads to the Ariès estate narrows at a glance. After a final crossroads, two winegrowing areas face each other. On the left, we are in Tarn-et-Garonne in the commune of Puylaroque, on the right in the Lot in the commune of Belfort-de-Quercy, but everywhere in the territory of the coteaux-du-quercy appellation. We turn left, and knock on the cellar. The domain offers a narrow range of red and rosé wines, delicious wines made with sustainable agriculture, as harsh and cheerful as the country.

It is one of the last producers of the Lavilledieu appellation with very interesting red and rosé wines, well worth a visit. The dry white wine is also surprising since it is made from the Hamburg muscat grape. The estate also offers muscatel juice, verjuice, fruits, flowers, plants and herbs in season. Discover also the tropical greenhouse: a labyrinth of water and tropical plants, reminding the perfume of the islands, as well as many multicolored birds. A unique place in Tarn-et-Garonne.

The Côtes-de-Brulhois appellation covers three departments and two regions. The wine here is black (Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Tannat), with a strong character and capable of sublimating the splendours of the Gascon table without fail. The cellar of Donzac, emanating from the cooperative of the wine growers of Brulhois, proposes a beautiful range in perpetual evolution. The prices are very reasonable, and the welcome here is very pleasant. Enough to really let yourself be tempted, in moderation.

The majority of the wine growers are in reasoned culture and two in organic which allows the cellar (labelled HVE) to produce specific vintages "organic wines". To discover this wine panel, a magnificent renovated store allows you to taste the different beverages. Numerous events around wine are organized during the summer: bodega evening, wine festival, aperitif at a winegrower's, etc. but also a fun and family free walk of 4 km with departure / arrival at the cellar.

Domaine de Mazuc is a family vineyard run by Erick Carles, the^4th generation. With grape varieties of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Tannat, he cultivates vines on steep slopes where the clay soils are very chalky and shallow, to produce AOC Coteaux du Quercy red and rosé wines. Domaine de Mazuc wines stand out from other terroirs for their aromas of red fruit, especially blackcurrant. Bottles are sold directly from the estate, but you can also visit us by appointment.

Jean-Jacques Omassi draws his energy from the vine. As an artisan winemaker, he favors a reasoned culture that respects his environment. On his 10 hectares, he proposes wines of character resulting from his passion and in the family traditions, he harvests, vinifies and markets his wine from his cellar. He offers Ratafia, a liqueur wine made at harvest time with fresh grape juice, but also two red wines, two rosés and a white. Do not hesitate to visit him at the domain for a moment of sharing.

In 1952, Angelo Iseppi and his family left Italy for the Tarn et Garonne. For seven generations, the passion for wine has endured at Domaine Labastidum. In 1981, Alain, his second son, enlarged the property located on the origins of the village of Labastide-Saint-Pierre, which today counts 55 hectares and it is Jérémy, Angelo's grandson, who takes over the family exploitation to continue to guarantee their know-how. They offer a sparkling wine, reds AOC Fronton and a white wine of chardonnay and semillon grapes.

In 2013, the Domaine de Thermes celebrated the 100th anniversary of the family business and the 9 hectares of vines planted on the border between the Gers and the Tarn-et-Garonne. In 2018, it is on 10 hectares in production that the Domaine's winegrowers produce red, rosé and white wines. Labeled High Environmental Value, we work in an eco-responsible way to offer AOC Brulhois in red and rosé as well as white IGP Comté Tolosan. The Domain welcomes you with pleasure to make you discover the wines during a visit and tasting.

In March 2016 Benoît Garcia opened his own distillery in Montauban. Named Bows -for Brave Occitan Wild Spirit-, this company feeds its stills with cereals grown nearby, in the South-West of France, and malted in Salvagnac in the Tarn. Benoît Garcia makes rum, gin, vodka and flower beer from them... In his barrels, collected in the cooperage of the region and the vineyards of the corner, ages also a whisky, which will officially bear this name at the end of three years of maturation.

Joli Rouge is a microbrewery in the Tarn et Garonne region of France, where beers of character are produced since 2012, varying with the seasons and according to their taste. On the spot in a pleasant setting both rustic and industrial, you can taste the beers of the moment on draught or buy them to go, with a choice between hopped beers, IPA, Pale Ale, brown or blonde and flavored beers, with citrus or red fruits. In their store, you can also find a range of beer vinegar.

Once you cross the threshold, you are first of all impressed by the volume of the place, dedicated to the god Bacchus. 250 m² of sales area in a cosy and friendly atmosphere. The lighting has been specially created for the place. Themed evenings are organized upon reservation for an introduction to oenology and a tasting accompanied by appetizers in harmony with the wines and spirits. All the wines are French, with a very nice selection of wines from the South-West. There is also a roasting area and a fine assortment of delicatessen products.