Le Petit Gascoun 2017

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"It is immediately appealing on the nose showing sweet raspberry, apple and peach notes with hints of floral and spice. The palate is light and refreshing, displaying pristine fruit intensity backed by vibrant acidity. Very easy on the palate."

About the wine:

This blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Tannat is a star of the summer but not only that! This is a beautiful pale rosé. In the nose and the mouth you experience red berries and strawberries with a nice mouthfeel and length. 

Vinification: Resulting from a maceration lasting several hours and cold pressing. Fermentation at low temperature, long aging on fine lees.

Domaine Laffitte

Members of the Laffitte family have been cultivating the vineyards in this region of Gascogny since the Middle Ages. Traditionally passed down to one son each generation, now brothers Christophe and Sébastien Laffitte work together to carry the scepter in the family business, which has been distilling Armagnac for generations. They have now put the wine first, although there is still a small Armagnac production. They are committed to growing their vines in a traditional way in respect of their environment. They grow green manure crops every year to limit winter erosion and increase soil fertility. "All our work has one and only one goal - to produce the best grapes.”