EXPLORE SOUTHWEST FRANCE WITH ITS UNIQUE WHITE WINES

EXPLORE SOUTHWEST FRANCE
WITH ITS UNIQUE
WHITE WINES
THIS SUMMER you can invigorate your wine-drinking by
enjoying refreshing white wines that are not made from “the same
old grapes” but which pair very well with a variety of foods.
THE WHITE WINES
of Southwest France, readily
available in better wine shops and online, can treat you not only
to great tastes, but also new wine experiences. When was the last
time you tasted a wine made from Arrufiac, Courbu, Gros Manseng,
Mauzac or Loin de L’oeil grapes? These are the intriguing, historic
grapes of legendary wine regions such as the Côtes de Gascogne,
Saint Mont, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh and Gaillac, whose names are
prominently displayed on the bottle labels.
Côtes de Gascogne, known by many Americans as
the home of the Three Musketeers, produces more white wine
that finds its way to the United States than any other region of
Southwest France. Most of it is crisp and tangy – great for all sort of
appetizers and seafood – and is made from a combination of native
grapes, such as Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Gros and Petit Manseng,
blended with international varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc and
Chardonnay. The native grapes are also used to make Gascony’s
other famous drink – Armagnac brandy.
Try a Côtes de Gascogne producer today: Domaine du Tariquet Classique,
Domaine de Pouy, Domaine de Pellehaut, Domaine des Cassagnoles, Plaimont
Producteurs “Colombelle”
Saint Mont-This appellation lies in the Pyrenees foothills,
in the heart of Southwest France, between Toulouse and the
Atlantic. These vines range from 30 to 150 years of age. Wet winters
followed by mild damp springs and hot summers produces a crisp
well balanced, with citrus and yellow fruit flavored white wine. The
terroir of Saint Mont contains pebbly and compact clay soils which
add minerality to Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, Petit Courbu, and
Arrufiac grapes. Goat cheese is often paired with these crisp whites.
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Try a Saint Mont producer today: Plaimont Producteurs “Les Bastions”
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh (not as hard to pronounce as it
For more information on
white wines of Southwest France:
www.winesofsouthwestfrance.com
@WinesofSouthwestFrance
@WinesofSWFrance
For samples, imagery, or interviews,
contact:
Marie-Christina Batich
Public relations Manager
Sopexa USA
 212-386-7416
[email protected]
Christophe Logeais
Communication & Marketing
Interprofession des Vins du Sud-Ouest France
 +011 05 61 73 87 06
[email protected]
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might look–“PASH-err-ONK” will do) is the companion region to the
red-producing Madiran. Three grapes, Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng
and Courbu can be found in the region. These medium-sweet wines,
lush in texture, go well with spicy foods. The dry whites are great
with chicken and light summer pasta salads.
Try a Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh producer today: Domaine Berthoumieu
Gaillac is located inland near the large regional city of Toulouse.
This region produces a complete variety of red, sparkling and both
dry and sweet whites made from combinations of Loin de L’oeil,
Mauzac, Ondenc, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc. The classic dry
whites, including Gaillac Perle, often have a little effervescence,
which makes them great wines to sip with appetizers, including
ham. The more-structured and fragrant Gaillac Premieres Côtes
wines are great with cheeses, grilled fish and various poultry. There
are two types of Gaillac sweet wines: late harvest wine and classic
sweet wine. The late harvest wines have flavors of quince, dried figs,
honey, and candied fruit. The classic sweet wines have flavors of ripe
apples, pears, and exotic fruits. Bubbly Gaillac wines are made only
from Mauzac white grapes, which are also great summer refreshers.
Try a Gaillac producer today: Domaine Philemon, Domaine des Terrisses,
Domaine Plageoles Mauzac Nature (sparkling), Domaine des Causse Marines
REGARDLESS of whether you are enjoying the summer
at home or on vacation at the beach or in the mountains, the
white wines of Southwest France offer you great drinking and
great exploration.
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Océan
Atlantique
Bordeaux
Bergerac
IGP
CANTAL
COTEAUX
DE GLANES
ENTRAYGUES LE FEL
Langon
WINES OF SOUTHWEST FRANCE,
known in France as the Interprofession
des Vins du Sud-Ouest (IVSO), is a
professional organization of wine
producers, cooperatives, and trading
companies in the southwestern corner
of France.
The organization represents nearly
30 appellations in the area of France
bordered by the Atlantic Ocean
on the west, and Spain and the
Pyrenees Mountains on the south.
Headquartered in Toulouse, the IVSO
is actively building its membership and
increasing its promotion of the wines of
Southwest France around the world.
Figeac
CÔTES DU LOT
THEZAC
PERRICARD
ESTAING
MARCILLAC
AGENAIS
CAHORS
Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Rodez
AVEYRON
COTEAUX DU QUERCY
CÔTES DE MILLAU
Agen
BRULHOIS
CÔTES DE GASCOGNE
Mont-de-Marsan
GERS
FLOC DE GASCOGNE
ARMAGNAC
LANDES
Dax
Millau
LAVILLEDIEU
Castelsarrasin
Montauban
Albi
Condom
SAINT-SARDOS
Eauze
St-Affrique
GAILLAC
FRONTON
CÔTES DU TARN
TURSAN
SAINT-MONT
Auch
Bellocq
Bayonne
Toulouse
BÉARN
MADIRAN
Pau
IROULEGUY
PACHERENC
DU VIC BILH
COMTE TOLOSAN
LES
VIGNOBLES
Zone de Production
du Comté Tolosan
JURANÇON
Tarbes
Oloron-Ste-Marie
Lourdes
ARIÈGE
Foix
Les Pyrénées
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