The Story of our Estate

The Chateau of Salettes, built on a chalk outcrop amid the lower slopes, the very cradle of the vineyard, is surrounded by 40 hectares of vines of an average age of 40 years.

Facing due south on highly favourable clay-chalk soil, the unique micro-climate is an added bonus.

A blending of grapes typically associated with the appellation, such as Mauzac and Loin de L'Oeil for the white wines confers extra body character. Chateau of Salettes wines are ranked among the great Gaillacs and already featured at François 1st 's table.
Aged in " merrain " oak casks, our wines mature with increased finesse and suppleness.

Gaillac Château de Salettes Rouge 2005 : 9,50 € (75cl)

Red AOC

Characteristics : A blending of 4 local grape varieties 40% Braucol, 30% Syrah, conferring body and notes of ruby fruits, 10% Duras adding finesse and aroma and rounded off by 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine making process : Stripping, pressing, fermentation at 24° and two weeks' maceration at 30°. 12 months in casks.
To be enjoyed at between 14 and 16° as a complement to meat, grilled poultry and cassoulet

Gaillac Château de Salettes Blanc Sec 2005: 9,30 € (75cl)

Dry White AOC

Characteristics : A blending of three varieties : 50% Len de l'El, 30% Sauvignon and 20% Mauzac. Lively and fruity.
Wine making process : pressing, deburding, fermentation in 400 litre merrain oak casks. Matured for 8 to 9 months.
To be enjoyed chilled (8 to 10°) as a complement to fish, shellfish, Foie Gras...

Gaillac Château de Salettes Blanc Doux Muscadelle 2004: 7,90 € (50 cl)

Sweet White AOC " Muscadelle "

Characteristics : 100% Muscadelle, wine from 60-year-old vines.
Wine making process : stripping, soft pressing.
To be enjoyed chilled (8° to 10°) as a complement to Foie Gras, Fish in cream sauces, aperirifs, desserts.

Gaillac Château de Salettes Aoutouno Blanc Doux 2004: 9,30 € (75 cl)

Sweet White AOC " Aoutouno "

Characteristics : 70% Len de L'El and 30% Muscadelle, picked " en pourriture noble ", from 60-year-old vines
Wine making process : stripping, soft pressing, cold stabulation
To be enjoyed chilled (8°) as a complement to Foie Gras, Cheese or aperitif.

Gaillac Vin des Arts Rouge et Blanc Sec : 6,50 € (75 cl)

" Vin des Arts " Wine

A novel expression of local wine matured in vats, originating from the collaboration of an artist and Mr Le Net. The red wine and the dry white wine are dressed by the painter Bernard Cadène (www.bernardcadene.com) .

INFORMATION OR ORDER

For any information or order, please contact :

Damien BOURRET - Commercial Manager
Tel. : +33(0)5.63.33.60.63
Fax : +33(0)5.63.33.60.61
Cell. : +33(0)6.76.09.22.14
Mail : vins@chateaudesalettes.com