Domaine de Meillan
Producer of Floc de Gascogne
for 3 generation
Interview-portrait of the family farm Domaine de Miellan, portrait of the family
Tell us about your vineyard
Our family estate is located in the commune of Larroque sur l’Osse, in the heart of the Armagnac vineyards, between Condom and Montréal. It spans 73 hectares, including 50 hectares of vineyards, 1 hectare of plum trees, and the rest in crops and meadows.
For three generations, our family (the Aubry family) has passionately and skillfully farmed this rich terroir. Once focused on mixed farming and livestock, the estate is now primarily oriented towards viticulture.
Since 2002, when Sylvain took over, he has continuously redesigned the estate while preserving biodiversity and the terroir, committing to sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. We have been certified in High Environmental Value since 2017.
At the estate, we invite you to discover our production:
- Armagnac-Ténarèze, aged up to 30 years for the oldest.
- Prunes in Armagnac and semi-dried prunes from the estate.
- Flocs de Gascogne in White and Rosé, as well as our Côtes de Gascogne wines.
Currently, our estate is also developing wine tourism.
What sets your white Floc apart?
Our Floc Blanc is made from Colombard, Gros Manseng, Sémillon, and Ugni-blanc grape varieties. It reveals aromas of white flowers, white fruits, citrus, and a slight touch of honey. Its freshness and fruitiness make it ideal for use in cooking or cocktails.
What sets your Floc rosé apart?
Our Floc Rouge (or Rosé) is made from Merlot and Cabernet-Franc grape varieties. It offers a gourmet nose with notes of red fruits such as raspberry, cherry, and strawberry. It can also accompany strong cheeses or chocolate desserts with its sweet and fruity roundness.
Where can you find your Floc?
You can find our Flocs year-round at the estate and on our online store www.domainedemeillan.fr. They are also available in farmers’ markets, as well as at wine shops, greengrocers, and delicatessens.
In summer, you can find our Flocs at various gourmet markets: Condom, Montréal, Lavardac, Larroque sur l’Osse. The rest of the year, at various fairs: Blagnac, Roanne, Fontvieille, Biarritz, Limoges, La Rochelle, on the Île de Ré.
Do you organize visits to the vineyard?
We offer tours of the cellars and vineyards as well as tastings of all our products throughout the year. Our shop is open every day from 9 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm, and in summer until 8 pm. We also welcome groups and organize meetings with agricultural high schools and engineering schools.
What are your projects, your current affairs?
We are about to open our new shop overlooking part of our vineyard, which will be accessible to people with reduced mobility. There will also be a corner for children. We are in the process of creating a patio where we will host events during the summer.
Every year, on the third weekend of December, we have an open house around the distillation, from Friday to Sunday evening, with tours, meals, and entertainment.
