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Commercial sense meets brave winemaking at Domaine Gayda Hailing from the Loire and with skills honed under Marc Kent at Boekenhoustkloof, winemaker Vincent Chansault has been getting all the right notices since he started making wines at Domaine Gayda in the Languedoc. Chansault is a bold winemaker and is constantly pushing the envelope with exciting blends, techniques and a variety of ageing vessels. David Kermode talks to him about the estate’s various ranges, tastes through a wide selection of the new wines, and finds out why at Gayda he has the freedom to truly express himself as a winemaker. ....
Decanter Domaine Gayda: Behind the labels plus 10 wines tasted Founded in 2003, Domaine Gayda has forged a reputation for producing Languedoc wines that deliver quality and interest, showing the potential for unusual grape varieties and expressing the regions varied terroirs. Georgina Hindle talks to winemaker Vincent Chansault and tastes the latest releases. Domaine Gayda is nestled in the heart of France’s south west, in the foothills of the Pyrenees surrounded by prime Languedoc wine territory. It is situated just 25km from the medieval walled city of Carcassonne in the village of Brugairolles. Scroll down to see the Domaine Gayda wine tasting notes and scores ....
Liz Sagues Wines from Majestic, Waitrose and local independents recommended this Christmas - Credit: supplied Time has run out for much pre-Christmas on-line bottle buying, so off to the shops. At Majestic, it s easy to fill a mix-six box (single bottles are much pricier). A different, deliciously aromatic white, versatile with starters and more, Nero Oro Appassimento (£9) is made from part-dried bunches of Sicily s native grillo grape: lingering fruit, spice and a hint of honey. The big-brother red magnum (£18) is a splendid table centrepiece. Stylish red alternatives include Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2018 (£17), great depth of flavour, elegantly balanced fruit, alcohol and oak. If cash is no object, Banfi s ....