SOUTHWEST FRANCE
WHITE WINES
GALLIAC
93 Domaine Gayrard 2019 Loin de l’Oeil (Gaillac). Made from Loin de l’Oeil, the dominant white grape in Gaillac, this has produced a perfumed, stylish wine. With touches of green plums and a tangy and mineral texture, this is a ripe wine. The edge of spice and acidity at the end complete a wine that will be ready from 2022. Ideal Wine and Spirits. —R.V.
abv: 13% Price: $26
87 Château de Rhodes 2020 White (Gaillac). This immediately attractive wine is dominated by the local grape Loin de l’Oeil. It is crisp with apple and white stone fruits cut with zesty acidity. The wine is ready to drink. Paris Wine Company. —R.V.
abv: 12% Price: $21
CÔTES DU TARN
89 Domaine de Borie Vieille 2020 Cuvée Confidences Mauzac (Côtes du Tarn). From the Gaillac region, a native-vine hotspot, this wine shows the aromatic, spicy character of the local Mauzac grape. Fresh apples add to the ripe feel of the wine, giving a full character and a mineral edge in the aftertaste. Drink now. Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits. Best Buy. —R.V.
abv: 12.5% Price: $12
88 Domaine D’en Ségur 2020 Cuvée Madeleine Chardonnay (Côtes du Tarn). Aged in wood for nine months, this wine has good balance between richness and a cool poise. Bringing yellow fruits and kiwi together, the perfumed wine is likely to age further. Drink from 2022. Bird Rock Imports. —R.V.
abv: 13% Price: $16
86 Domaine D’en Ségur 2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes This wine is ripe, with a texture that hints at minerality. Herbal flavors are balanced by the ripe white stone fruits and warmth. It is ready to drink. Bird Rock Imports. —R.V.
