Private Wine Tasting in France's Oldest Wine Region

About this tour

Taste wines from France's most ancient vineyard region with Matteo, a passionate Italian winemaker and oenologist who curates selections based on genuine discovery rather than marketing. Located in Gaillac, a lesser-known area 45 minutes southwest of Toulouse, this two-hour private session explores what the Romans first recognised two millennia ago. You'll sample regional bottles paired with artisanal local cheeses and cured meats sourced from small producers, guided by someone who knows the terroir intimately.

Highlights

• Wines from Gaillac, France's original Roman vineyard region
• Curated by an independent oenologist, not chateau marketing
• Local cheeses and charcuterie from small regional suppliers
• Two-hour private tasting in rolling Tarn hills
• Insight into 2000-year winemaking heritage
• Skip the Bordeaux and Burgundy crowds

What to expect

Matteo will walk you through several wines selected for their quality and character rather than commercial prominence. Expect honest talk about what makes each bottle work—the soil, the grape varieties, the winemaker's choices. You'll taste alongside properly matched local produce: cheeses with varying ages and intensities, cured meats that complement the wines you're drinking. The setting is intimate; this isn't a factory tour. Plan to spend the full two hours; there's no rush.

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