Domaine Du Tariquet Cotes de Gascogne Rose de Pressee 2019 0.75 / Wine Rosé de Presse Cotes de Gascony 2019 0.75 l. Domaine du Tarique, Ba-Armagnac France

Domaine de Tarique The price of disobedience… Keeping the traditions The Tarique estate has been a pillar of the entire family, running it since 1912. First as the home of Hélène and Pierre Grassa, who started the tradition here with their love of Armagnac. Then, home to their children Maite and Yves, both ardent winemakers, now joined by Yves' sons Armin and Remy, third generation winegrowers in the family. Together they manage the Domaine de Tarique estate, which has always been an independent and family-owned company. They manage the property with an eye to the future and have built a business that is able to meet market demand. With nearly 900 hectares of land, they produce Tarique white wines and Bas-Armagnes that have won international acclaim. The success of Domaine de Tarique is the result of hard work, dedication and respect for the vine and all things related to grapes and wine. Although the small region of Gascon known as Gers is celebrated for its Armagnac and quality of life, it is also a bastion of Gascon grapes and terroir, where differences are cultivated with a dose of justified rebellion. Breaking the rules The soil that nurtures the vineyards at Domaine de Tarique is key to the essence of our wine. The region's temperate climate also plays a crucial role, its warm days and cool nights encouraging the development of aromatic precursors. Yet an expert touch is required to make the most of these favorable conditions. The fact that the wines of Domaine de Tarique and Bas-Armagne Tarique are hailed alongside the best in their class is due in large part to the audacity of one man. Yves Grassa, now an internationally recognized winemaker from Gascon, began 25 years ago by breaking the rules of traditional winemaking, offering white wines that were characterized by fresh finesse and fruity elegance. He was the first in the region to dare to plant Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin, varieties that were far from popular in those days. Moreover, it calls for blends of sworn enemies such as Chardonnay with Sauvignon Blanc, or Chenin with Chardonnay. The style of Domaine de Tarique is born from reflection, rebellion and conviction, followed by constant observation and improvement - both in the vineyard and in the cellar, as only a true winemaker makes wine in the middle of his vineyard. Despite his detractors, Yves Grassa took on the challenge of making white wine and was duly rewarded for his work, with his wine being voted England's Wine of the Year in 1987. Seducing the public It is also a challenge to seduce consumers, who the Domaine de Tarique team has achieved by defying all principles of white wine consumption. The reality goes far beyond the wildest hopes of any marketing research. The brand has seduced a wide range of people ... from young women who enjoy the wines as an aperitif, during a meal and for the rest of the evening ... to gentlemen who enjoy veal in the company of Tarique Classic, a wine that will never go out of style. This success confirms our strong position as a wine producer that responds to consumer demand ... and drives our ambition to continue doing so.