Sweet White Wine 75cl
Petit Manseng
Côtes-de-Gascogne 2023
HVE High Environmental Value
A word from Cave de France: Tariquet's superior sweet white wine from Gascony. One can imagine the last thrushes of the year, vying with humans for the overripe grapes laden with natural sugar, before flying off to distant lands.
Equivalent to a late harvest wine, this sweet wine (one could even say liqueur-like) is an absolute delight: a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, gourmet aromas of candied fruits, spices, and an aging potential equal to that of a great Sauternes... this delicious nectar will ideally accompany fruit salads, chocolate lava cakes, Tatin tarts, or aperitifs with friends.
The Domaine du Tariquet is an emblematic property in Gascony, located in Eauze in the Gers region. A former Armagnac estate, it has belonged to the Grassa family since 1912 and has been passed down through five generations. Long focused on Armagnac, it gained recognition in the 1980s for its dry white wines, notably with the Classic cuvée, which marked a turning point in the history of Côtes de Gascogne.
Today, the vineyard spans over 1,100 hectares, making it one of Europe's largest family estates. Each year, it produces several million bottles of wine, as well as a significant production of Bas-Armagnac. Its vines benefit from a mosaic of terroirs ranging from sandy soils to clay-limestone lands, offering richness and diversity in the expression of the grape varieties.
The range is wide and varied: lively and aromatic dry white wines like the Classic, famous sweet wines such as Premières Grives or Dernières Grives, but also rosés, single varietals, and more structured barrel-aged cuvées. All bear the signature of the house: freshness, indulgence, and elegance.
Visionary, the estate has always been a pioneer in its practices: denser plantings than average, carefully controlled harvests, temperature control from harvesting to preserve aromas. It is also committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, with reasoned vineyard management, modern facilities, and certifications that attest to its sustainable approach.