The vines at Château d'ESCABES are all classified in the GAILLAC Appellation. They are planted in a single block on different slopes surrounding the Château. The location of this vineyard, at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and Oceanic influences, between the Autan wind and the West wind, on Boulbènes soils (silt-clay-limestone) gives a remarkable freshness to the wines produced.
No pesticides or insecticides are used throughout the vine-growing cycle, and no herbicides are used when working the soil. This ethical choice has earned us the Agriculture Biologique (AB) label in 2021
100% MAUZAC grape variety. This is one of the traditional grape varieties of the Gaillacois. It must be harvested early in the season to preserve a certain freshness on the palate. That's why we work with it.
The grapes are harvested at the crack of dawn, followed by a direct cold press at 10° and low pressure. Clarification is carried out 24 hours later in stainless steel vats, with fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°. The wine is aged on its lees until the end of the year, giving it an excellent ageing potential.
Attractive white with straw gold highlights. The aromas are complex, with notes of white-fleshed fruits such as pears and apples, as well as acacia and honey. This Mauzac is full-bodied and fills the mouth straight away. The roundness of the attack is well supported by the saline freshness of the finish, a wine for gourmets. Best served between 11°-13° as an aperitif, or with marbled shellfish or seafood tapas en plancha.