One of France's oldest and most eccentric wine appellations, centred on the Tarn river east of Toulouse in Southwest France. Gaillac is a treasure trove of obscure indigenous varieties — Mauzac, Len de l'El, Ondenc, Braucol (Fer Servadou), Duras, Prunelart — producing wines of genuine originality. The region encompasses sparkling wines (méthode gaillacoise with natural bubbles), dry whites, sweet whites, and tannic reds that share nothing with the international mainstream.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Excellent year for both indigenous whites and reds; good ripeness with balanced acidity across varieties |
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Gaillac vintage; intense and concentrated with fine expression of indigenous character |
| 2021 | — | Cool, rainy spring followed by dry summer. Indigenous varieties showed excellent character and freshness. |
| 2020 | — | Hot, dry vintage ideal for the region's thick-skinned indigenous reds. Rich, concentrated wines with good structure. |
| 2019 | — | Long, warm growing season. Exceptional sweet wines from Mauzac and Ondenc. |
| 2018 | — | Outstanding vintage across all styles. Len de l'El whites of particular aromatic intensity. |
| 2017 | — | Spring frosts reduced yields. Surviving fruit concentrated and interesting. |