Mary Taylor - Gaillac Perle Nathalie Larroque 2022 (Pre-arrival)

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Gaillac is the 2nd oldest-known vineyard area in France.  Nathalie Larroque and her family live at the farm known as Mas d’Oustry built in 1498. This blanc Perlé is made from 80% Mauzac and 20% Muscadelle – 2 grapes typical to the Southwest of France. The word “Perlé” indicates a slight bite – tiny bubbles in the wine. Drink as an aperitif –  beautiful before dinner to open your senses.

Nathalie Larroque rescues old varietals like Prunel’Art, Fer Servadou (also known as Braucol), Duras, Mauzac and Len de l’El. The family, including her husband Remi, run a farm called Mas d’Oustry – with familial lineage back about 16 generations.  The estate makes just 10,000 bottles of Gaillac Perlé.

Sustainably farmed HVE Level 3-certified. Vines are pruned in the simple guyot method with grass growing in every other row.  Skin maceration 12 hours at 10°C, slow fermentation at 18°. At the end, the wine is chilled below 10° to keep its carbon dioxide. That is how it becomes “perlé.” The blend is made at the end of fermentation. Very little sulphur is used. Aged on lees for 2 months then racked.

A rich honeyed wine with a tickle. Pairs gloriously with rich and spicy food or as an aperitif.

  

Price: $17.99

In Mixed Case: $15.29

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Producer	Mary Taylor
Country	France
Region	Gaillac
Varietal	Mauzac
Vintage	2022
Sku	22197
Size	750ml