Domaine Tariquet

Domaine Tariquet: the Gascon soul, between vines, history and innovation

Estate name

Domaine Tariquet

Wine region

Gascony

Appellations and terroirs

IGP Côtes de Gascogne and AOC Bas-Armagnac. The estate extends over varied soils made up mainly of Sables Fauves (tawny sands), boulbènes and clay-limestone. This geological diversity allows a nuanced expression of the grape varieties, helped by an oceanic climate with cool nights and sunny days, ideal for preserving the freshness of the wines.

Signature grape varieties

Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Folle Blanche, Plant de Graisse, Petit Manseng, Baco, Chenin, Riesling, Marselan… In all, 18 varieties are grown on the estate.

Philosophy and history

Domaine Tariquet has been rooted in the Gers since 1912, when Pierre Artaud, originally from Ercé, and his son Jean-Pierre, a barman in New York, acquired the property. The Grassa family, his direct descendants, have run it since 1946. Guided by a strong family vision, the estate has come through the decades with a constant commitment to excellence, combining modernity and tradition. Today, Tariquet is an emblem of Gascon winemaking, renowned for its aromatic white wines and its exceptional Bas-Armagnacs.

Production specifics

The grapes are vinified in state-of-the-art facilities, where every stage is designed to preserve the expression of the fruit. Gentle pressing, carried out in temperature-controlled pneumatic presses, is followed by ageing on fine lees. The slow, controlled alcoholic fermentation takes place at low temperature to ensure aromatic finesse. The estate does not carry out malolactic fermentation, in order to retain freshness and tension. Some of the wines are aged in lightly toasted oak barrels, without excessive oakiness, to add structure and complexity to the most ambitious cuvées.

Vineyard practices and biodiversity

The estate has practised regenerative viticulture since the 1990s. Grass cover in every other row, the use of organic compost, the avoidance of mineral fertilisers and mating disruption to control pests all reflect a deep respect for the ecosystem. The soil is worked without being turned over, so as to preserve the layers of microbial life that are essential to the health of the vines.

Domaine Tariquet maintains more than 400 hectares of natural areas (hedgerows, woodland, wetlands) for 1,125 hectares of vines. This ecological wealth is the subject of a partnership with the Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels d’Occitanie, as part of the Life Biodiv’Paysanne project. Around twenty beehives have also been installed in the vineyard, acting as genuine indicators of environmental health.

Planting and vineyard management

Every replanting is preceded by a long rest period for the soil (at least 3 years), with flowering fallows that encourage organic regeneration. The estate practises massal selection, particularly for old Gascon varieties such as Folle Blanche. Planting density is 4,500 vines/ha, compared with the usual 3,300, a quality-driven choice aimed at obtaining more concentrated and expressive grapes.

The wines of Domaine Tariquet

A white wine specialist, Tariquet offers a wide range of cuvées, from the ultra-fruity Classic to the refined Dernières Grives, by way of the Chardonnay Tête de Cuvée. The estate’s flagship cuvée remains Premières Grives, a lightly sweet white made from 100% Gros Manseng, with aromas of apricot and exotic fruit, which has become one of the best-loved white wines in France for the immediate pleasure it offers for the price. Available in bottle and magnum. All the wines are vinified and aged on the estate, with meticulous attention at every stage: skin maceration, temperature control, ageing on fine lees, gentle clarification and bottling under a controlled atmosphere. Alcoholic fermentation is extended to enrich the texture and develop intense aromas, without recourse to malolactic fermentation, so as to preserve natural freshness.

Recognition

The cuvées of Domaine Tariquet are regularly praised by French and international critics, notably in guides such as Bettane+Desseauve, Hachette des Vins and Wine Enthusiast. The estate is recognised for its innovation, its consistent quality and its exemplary environmental commitment.

Domaine Tariquet embodies a Gascon winemaking tradition that is both modern and true to its roots. Thanks to a demanding approach in the vineyard, meticulous winemaking and a strong environmental awareness, each cuvée expresses the balance between family tradition and technical innovation.

Why choose a wine from Domaine Tariquet?

• A range of fresh, fruity and expressive white wines, in a variety of styles
• A strong and inspiring family history spanning more than a century
• A deep environmental commitment: regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, a reduced carbon footprint
• Recognised expertise in producing fine and elegant Bas-Armagnacs
• Sustainable viticulture combining Gascon tradition and technological innovation

Explore our selection of Domaine Tariquet wines and let yourself be won over by their aromatic freshness, their expressive richness and their controlled finesse!