Domaine du Tariquet

A 2,000-year heritage in the art of the vine plus the expertise of 1,200 local wine producers - a combination like that is hard to come by and makes Côtes de Gascogne a leader of wines in Southwest France. Dry, crisp, refreshing and aromatic, Côtes de Gascogne is one of France’s most widely exported white wines. A designated wine-producing zone in the Armagnac region, the picturesque countryside is marked by textured green vistas, medieval towns, sunny skies and far-off views of the Pyrenees Mountains. With its rich agriculture and rolling hills, this area is often called the Tuscany of France. One hundred years ago, the Grassa family recognized that the cool microclimate and varied terroirs of Gascogne could produce quality grapes capable of making unique wines. It purchased the first 7 hectares of the estate in 1912 for Armagnac production. Then in 1982, third generation winemaker a ...