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Domaine Vayssette - Gaillac Cuvée Léa Red 2022

Domaine Vayssette - Gaillac Cuvée Léa rouge 2022

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3.7/5 (3 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

Médaille d'or

London Tasting Awards

Médaille d'or

Concours des Vins du Sud-Ouest

spicy
powerful
complex

“A rich and complex wine for those who love a challenge”

“This expressive blend—composed of equal parts Braucol and Syrah (cherry, prune, sweet spices, coffee, and forest floor notes)—strikes a fine balance between power and freshness on the palate, supported by a lovely tannic structure that bodes well for the future.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025).

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Estate

Domaine Vayssette

Vintage

Cuvée Léa

Vintage

2022

Designation

Gaillac

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

50% Braucol, 50% Syrah

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils, facing southwest

Viticulture

HVE Level 3 Certified

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming, crushing, maceration for 15 to 20 days with punching down, temperature-controlled fermentation

Livestock farming

12 months in barrels, one-third of which are new and one-third of which are one-year-old

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

A deep, rich red color with violet highlights

Nose

Pleasant and complex, with aromas of red fruits such as sour cherries, along with notes of toasted hazelnuts, oak, and vanilla

Palate

A bold attack, powerful yet silky tannins, lovely freshness, and a beautiful finish

Serve

Between 16° et 18°C

Open

2 hours beforehand, in a carafe

Drink before

2032

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, meat dishes in sauce, game, lamb, strong cheeses like Munster or Livarot, or with a chocolate dessert...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Featured (Successful wine)

About the wine:

This expressive blend—made equally from Braucol and Syrah—offers notes of cherry, prune, sweet spices, coffee, and forest floor. It strikes a fine balance between power and freshness on the palate, supported by a lovely tannic structure that bodes well for its aging potential.

About the estate:

Florentin and Andrée Vayssette, the grandparents, settled on the Chemin des Crêtes de Gaillac in 1930. Their son Jacques and his wife Maryse took over the estate. Later, their grandson Patrice and his wife Nathalie joined them to manage the estate’s 27 hectares of vineyards, which hold the High Environmental Value certification. A trusted name in the appellation.

London Tasting Awards

London Tasting Awards

Wine rated (2025 guide) Gold Medal

Southwest Wine Competition

Concours des Vins du Sud-Ouest

Wine rated (2025 guide) Gold Medal

Customer rating

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3.7/5

based on 3 reviews

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Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 21, 2026

A wine with character, featuring a robust framework that is warm and very dense, driven by tart fruit and marked by a lively freshness. The whole is underpinned by firm yet silky tannins with a hint of toasted oak. It seems it could use a little time to integrate its aging and mellow out. Pair with salted pork and lentils.

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Review by Mr. PIERRE G. Posted on 12/14/2025

Excellent! Smooth, full-bodied, with supple tannins and a long, harmonious finish

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Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 12/22/2025

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