MADIRAN
Chateau de Gayon
dou Hauret
Chateau de Gayon's dou Hauret is a full-bodied complex red wine that pairs perfectly with hearty beef stews, roasted pork, game hens and chicken. Enjoy its fine flavor and rich texture with aged cheese and a fresh baguette for a true taste of the French countryside.
COLOR: Wonderful ruby purple color
BLEND: Primary cepage is tannat, blended with cab. franc, cab. sauvignon.
OAK: Tannat aged about a year.
NOSE: Blackberry bramble, core of raspberry and red currents followed by hint of spice.
PALATE: Big and full bodied with blackberry, black cherry and red currants with a nice round mouth feel. Softer than expected but has plenty of acidity and tannin to balance out the fruit. Good lingering finish.
Vintages: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Awards:
2009 WINE ENTHUSIAST 91
2010 WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 pts.
2011 DECANTER 93 pts.
2011 WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 pts.
2012 TASTINGS 93 pts.
2012 WINE ENTHUSIAST 90 pts.
2015 LONDON WINE COMPETION Gold-90 pts.
“In this ripe smooth wine, fruit dominates the tannic structure. Black fruits, dense plums and blackberry flavors are rich and concentrated. The firmer underlay is dark, brooding and promises good aging. This is not a shy wine. (91/100pts 2009 dou Hauret)”
MADIRAN
Chateau de Gayon
dou Barrinquet
Chateau de Gayon's dou Barrinquet is a full-bodied complex red wine that pairs perfectly with grilled steaks, BBQ ribs, duck, wild fowl and other hearty dishes. A serious wine offering.
COLOR: Intense purple colors, brilliant and opaque
BLEND: Mostly tannat, blended with cab. fanc, cab. sauvigon, and fer servadou.
OAK: Tannat aged about a year in a combination of new and previously utilized barrels.
NOSE: Traditional and French. Blackberry, red currents and figs with a hint of the terroir.
PALATE: Big sweet fruit upfront with deep tannins. Black rasberry, cassis and currants fill the mouth with structure. A serious offering from the Madiran.
Vintages: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Awards:
2009 IWC GOLD/MADIRAN TROPHY
2009 94 pts. WINE ENTHUSIAST
2010 TASTINGS 90 pts.
2011 IWC GOLD/MADIRAN TROPHY
2011 DECANTER 90 pts.
2011 WINE ENTHUSIAST 93 pts. Cellar Selection
2012 WINE ENTHUSIAST 93 pts, Editors’ Choice
2014 BEV TASTING INST. 91 pts. GOLD
2015 BEV TASTING INST. 94 pts. GOLD Exceptional
2016 BEV TASTING INST. 94 pts. GOLD Exceptional
“Eight years is about right for a Madiran to start its mature phase. This wine is just there, a ripe expression of Tannat. It still has tannins and they will remain, but the fruit has lost its raw youth and has become rich with dried fruits and acidity working together. Drink this wine now and until 2025. Cellar Selection 94/100.”
Pacherenc de Vic Bilh
Chateau de Gayon
Goutte d'Soleil
Chateau de Gayon's Goutte d'Soleil is a white demi-sec wine and best served chilled as an aperitif. An excitement for the senses when enjoyed with hors d'oeuvres or roasted nuts.
COLOR: Gold, clear
GRAPE VARIETY: Gros Manseng
OAK: Aged in French white oak
NOSE: Round and influenced by wood, complete with notes of comb honey and exotic spices, lively and elegant.
PALATE: Pear, Asian Pear, Yuzu. Persistent
ADDITIONAL: RS seems lower than Goutte d'Or
Vintages: 2010
Awards:
2009 WINE ENTHUSIAST 92 pts
2009 TASTINGS 93 pts
2010 WINE ENTHUSIAST 90 pts.
“As it ages,this wine’s color becomes deeper and more golden. The palate has lost its early acidity and gained richer tropical fruit, honey and layers of botrytis. It will always have a light touch with a crisp texture that underlies the deeper fruits and sweetness. Drink from 2017. 2009 Gouttes de Soleil 91/100 ”
Pacherenc de Vic Bilh
Chateau de Gayon
Goutte d'Or
Chateau de Gayon's Goutte d'Or is a white demi-sec wine with concentrated flavors and best served chilled as an aperitif or dessert wine. A taste from heaven when enjoyed with fois gras, aged cheeses or selected pastries.
COLOR: Gold
GRAPE VARIETY: Petit Manseng
OAK: Aged in French white oak
NOSE: Smells of rich mead with hints of comb honey and evocative spices, lively and elegant.
PALATE: Pure citrus, lemon or citroen, evolving into baked lemon or candied lemon peel
ADDITIONAL: Less stone fruit than Goutte d'Soleil
Vintages: 2010, 2011
Awards:
2010 TASTINGS 93 pts.
2011 SAKURA AWARDS TOKYO/GOLD
“Medium bright golden yellow color. Bold, fruity, complex aromas of blood orange zest, almond nut skins, yellow current, and ripe gooseberry with a satiny, lively, dry medium-to-full body and a smooth, long finish with soft tannins and light oak. Wonderful complex wine balancing out older flavors with fresh fruit notes. 2009 Gouttes d’Or Gold Medal 93/100”