Tariquet Premieres Grives Medium Dry White Wine Magnum

Description

Tariquet Premières Grives Magnum: Discover the Balance of Gentle Sweetness and Freshness

A Signature White Wine from Domaine Tariquet

Domaine Tariquet Premières Grives Magnum 1.5L is a slightly sweet white wine produced by the Grassa family at their estate in Eauze, in the Gers department of South-West France.

The family has owned Domaine Tariquet since 1912 and is renowned for producing both Armagnac and expressive white wines.

Premières Grives was introduced in the mid-1990s as a distinctive alternative to the estate's dry white wines.

The aim was to create a wine offering gentle sweetness, generous fruit flavours and refreshing acidity.

Today, it is one of the estate's best-known expressions of the Gros Manseng grape.

100% Gros Manseng Harvested at Advanced Ripeness

Premières Grives is made exclusively from Gros Manseng, a traditional grape variety of Gascony.

The grapes are harvested late in autumn, when cooler temperatures arrive and migrating thrushes begin appearing in the vineyards.

This seasonal event inspired the wine's name.

The additional ripening time allows the grapes to develop greater natural sugar concentration and expressive tropical fruit aromas.

Gros Manseng is particularly suitable for this style because it retains lively acidity even at advanced ripeness.

The resulting wine is gently sweet rather than intensely sugary.

Its balance between residual sweetness and acidity is central to its character.

Tasting Notes: Mango, Pineapple and Citrus

The wine displays an attractive yellow colour with golden highlights.

The nose offers expressive aromas of mango, pineapple and citrus fruits.

Delicate hints of candied fruit add complexity.

On the palate, Premières Grives is smooth and rounded, with generous tropical fruit flavours.

A gentle sweetness provides softness, while refreshing acidity prevents the wine from feeling heavy.

The finish is lively and fruity, with a delicate impression of freshly picked grapes.

This combination makes the wine particularly approachable and versatile.

Food Pairings and Serving Suggestions

Premières Grives can be enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif.

It pairs beautifully with semi-cooked or pan-seared foie gras, where its sweetness contrasts with the richness of the dish.

It also complements coconut prawns, mildly spiced curries and aromatic vegetable dishes.

For cheese pairings, consider blue cheese or mature hard cheeses.

At dessert, try lemon meringue pie, fresh fruit salad or vanilla mille-feuille.

Serve chilled at approximately 8–10°C to highlight its fresh fruit character.

A Generous Magnum for Sharing

The 1.5-litre magnum contains the equivalent of two standard wine bottles.

It is an excellent format for celebrations, family meals and entertaining guests.

With its gentle sweetness and refreshing finish, Domaine Tariquet Premières Grives offers an appealing introduction to the off-dry white wines of Gascony.