| Area of production | AOC Gaillac |
|---|---|
| Soil and climate | The vines are planted on a plateau corresponding to the 2° terrace of the Tarn river. The Domaine Rotier Terroir is composed of very nice gravelly soils. |
| Grape varieties | 80 % Loin de l'Oeil, 20 % Sauvignon. |
| Climate conditions | 2023 was a year of very mixed weather. After a fairly wet start to January, there was virtually no rain between 21 January and 6 March. The rain returned in March, then fell much less in April, before picking up again in May. Not much rain fell in June (68 mm, including 40 on the 29th), but the number of wet days combined with the hot weather led to an explosion in mildew contamination, resulting in crop losses. The weather then turned fine and dry during July, August, September and October, with record-breaking temperatures once again. Harvesting took place between 25 August and 5 September. |
| Type of winemaking | The must fermented at 18°C in tanks. |
| Type of ageing | Ageing in tanks lasted several months. Bottling occured on March 5th 2024. |
| Tasting notes | This wine develops intense aromas of peach, pear, tropical fruit and citrus. It is well balanced on the palate. |
| Food recommandation | It should be served around 8°C. It will be an excellent aperitif, and will match with delicatessen, seafood, fish and soft goat or ewe cheeses. |
| Medals & prices | Silver medal at South-West Wine competition 2024 in Toulouse La Tulipe Rouge 2024 Wine Guide : 88/100 "A sapid and charming white, with aromas of chamomile and green apple, whose fresh roundness, smoothness of texture, and energetic, peppery finish are delightful. Beautiful work as usual from this very good producer." |
Les Gravels dry white 2023
11,10€
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