The region is best known for its richly colored, spice-scented red wines, which were historically used to beef up light-bodied Bordeaux. To those in the know, the red wines … See more

Occupying the northwestern third of the Tarn administrative department, the official Gaillac viticultural area covers 64 communes radiating for roughly 20km (12 miles) fro… See more

Gaillac's viticultural history dates back to the first Century BCE when it was one of the first regions beyond the Mediterranean Basin in France to be planted with grapes by the Rom… See more

Today, vineyards in Gaillac appellation accournt for 3150 hectares (7780 acres) with 120 producers, two cooperative cellars and a single négociantoperation. White and sparkling w… See more

The central part of the Gaillac viticultural area produces dry whites of particular quality from its limestone-rich vineyards on the right (north) bank of the Tarn. These are sold un… See more