Gourmet products local specialties and wines Astarac

The estate produces exceptional wines that are regularly awarded in agricultural competitions. Château Barréjat won a gold medal at the Salon de l'Agriculture in 2020. The madiran and pacherenc du-vic-bilh wines are also cited in many specialized guides. Some of the plots are very old and this exceptional robustness allows us to obtain wines of great quality. Denis Capmartin shapes his vines with respect to tradition and terroir. He produces powerful reds and whites, either dry or sweet.

This farm is attached to the agricultural high school of Mirande. Practical work is carried out thanks to the breeding of ducks and chickens, black pigs and cows from Mirande. Learning the job of a farmer is done in the field, to the delight of lovers of good products to be obtained at the cannery. With six workshops for cultivation, breeding and processing, the apprenticeships help young people get started in the profession. Foie gras, gizzards, pâtés, duck breast filled with foie gras, daube or cassoulet are sold on the spot.

Marie raises about forty goats that she pampers lovingly. She makes yoghurts and cheeses with the organic milk from the milking which are sold in the shop every afternoon. If you give a little notice, you can visit the farm. Depending on the time of year, you will have the chance to see a birth or a grazing. The farmer will explain the concept of intuitive communication, which is perhaps the secret of the good taste of her dairy products. And if you listen carefully, you may hear the goat's laughter...

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 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.

If it dominates the Midour valley, the small village of Aignan is also at the top of the list for gourmet events. With its many farms, organic produce, merchants and proximity to the Saint-Mont hillsides, the village has everything that's good about the area. On Monday mornings, you can discover all the regional specialities in the village square. Cheeses, pastries, fruit and vegetables, preserves, foie gras, meats, wines and armagnac: this fine showcase of the Gers region's bon-vivre and gastronomic savoir-faire is a must.

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.

Relaunched a few years ago under the old market hall, the Bassoues market delights regulars and visitors alike, all fans of local produce. There's only one rule here: no resellers, with the exception of the fishmonger. Sundays are a key rendezvous for the region's producers and craftsmen. Pastry chefs, bakers, free-range poultry breeders, fresh pasta makers, market gardeners and nurserymen are also present, and in summer, grinders, ceramists and jewelry designers join the gathering.

Here, 18 hectares are dedicated mainly to Petit and Gros Manseng. Cécile, the owner, cherishes both her vineyard and her horses on this sublime estate with its typical Gascon house and stone winery. Vintage vinegars are made here, and one floor of the winery is reserved for maturing balsamics. These handcrafted vinegars require 3 years or more of ageing in barrels made from carefully selected woods, and are guaranteed to contain no added flavours, additives or preservatives. A warm welcome awaits your visit.

Domaine Saint-Lannes is a winery located in Lagraulet-du-Gers. Since 1955, the Duffour family has been managing this estate and producing quality wines. The vineyards cover an area of 95 hectares, and Domaine Saint-Lannes wines are exported worldwide. The estate emphasizes respect for the terroir and the use of local grape varieties. The clay-limestone soils produce rich, concentrated wines with a unique typicity. The oceanic climate and proximity of the Pyrenees contribute to the aromatic quality of the grapes. Domaine Saint-Lannes is committed to a sustainable approach, using environmentally-friendly technologies. The estate team is dynamic and qualified, and works in a pleasant atmosphere. For wine lovers, a visit to Domaine Saint-Lannes is an opportunity to discover Gascony wines and learn more about the production process.

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.

This establishment promotes the need to nourish the body as well as the mind, and the importance of a healthy and natural lifestyle. You will find a wide range of organic, vegan and gluten-free products; food supplements, wellness products and local delicacies. In the bookstore, general literature, short stories, poetry, but also art, cooking, regionalism and children's literature can be found in a very specific selection. L'Essentiel places fair, solidary and local exchanges at the heart of its concerns.

Geese and ducks make the reputation of the Ferme de l'Estive. The Cazaux family transforms them into foie gras, confits, gizzards, pâtés but also dried duck breasts. A range of cooked dishes is also offered, based on tasty local recipes: daube, Tarbais beans with duck confit, duck tagine with fresh vegetables and fruit. Bernard Cazeaux can offer you a tasting, which will allow you to discover the quality of his products. It is also possible to buy whole geese and ducks, from October to April.

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.

This family estate, handed down from generation to generation since 1902, is now in the hands of sisters Brigitte and Corinne Dousseau. They first modernized the winery, then obtained "high environmental value" certification. The reds are produced under the Madiran appellation, and the whites under the Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh appellation. Fans of rosé wines like to turn to Béarn rosé. Triply awarded, the Domaine received two gold medals and a silver medal at the Concours Général Agricole in 2022.

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.

Bruno extends a warm welcome to everyone who walks through the door of his delicatessen. Traditional hams and black puddings are the hallmarks of this business. Meat is carefully selected, including Gascon beef and veal, and black pork, which is available to order. In summer, kebabs, grills, sausages, merguez and beef ribs make their appearance on barbecues and planchas. The catering department offers paëlla, daube de boeuf, cassoulet, poulet basquaise and lamb curry, so you can enjoy a meal without doing a thing!