Domaine de Ballade is located in the heart of Gascony, the birthplace of d’Artagnan, the famed hero of the Three Musketeers. Gascony is located at the border of the Lot and Garonne and the Gers. Hidden away in the heart of the AOC Armagnac, Gascony has been called the “new Tuscany”. Thanks to the light soils and amicable oceanic climate, the different grapes can reach their full flavorful potential for your pleasurable enjoyment.

History

Owned by the Morel Family since 1927, the estate stretches over 90 hectares. The Morel family works carefully, everyday to bring you the very best wines they have to offer. They ensure the quality of their work, by carrying out the work on vines and the vinification process as a father-and-son team.

Terroir

The terroir of the Vin de Pays Cotes de Gascogne is typified by the light soils of the region. Thanks due in part to the oceanic climate the grapes reach their full expression. The white grape varieties are: Sauvignon Blanc and Gris, Colombard, Listan, Ugni Blanc, Petit and Gros Manseng. The red varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The white grape varieties give fruity, dry and sweet wines, expressing exotic fruits and white flower aromas. Whereas the red varieties produce crisp and very aromatic roses and red wines.

This estate practices Sustainable Farming.
Winemaker: Mr. Morel.