Gaillac primeur red

Technical information

It is released on the 3rd Thursday of November

This fruity wine is a product of a very special vinification process: carbonic maceration. This method consists of putting whole bunches of grapes (hand-picked) into a vat where CO2 is added and a vat foot *(see diagram below).

After 4 to 5 days of maceration, the grapes are pressed and vinified on the same principle as for whites or rosés. The first fermentation is carried out: alcoholic fermentation (transformation of sugar into alcohol), followed by malolactic fermentation which removes the acidity from the wine.

It's a patry

The Primeur wine is a festive wine,

it is the occasion, in this beginning of winter, to meet around a good glass of red or white Gaillac Primeur and roasted chestnuts in the fireplace.
And for us at Domaine Vayssette, it is an opportunity to open our doors, for 5 days, around events on the property and in the surrounding area: you will find a small gourmet market in our cellar as well as country meals (on reservation), exhibitions of paintings, saffron...
Sports enthusiasts can go hiking, running or cycling.
So if you are passing by, or if you want to discover this fervour around the "primeur" wine, do not hesitate to contact us, we will give you all the good information to spend a pleasant stay.