Château Lastours

Gaillac reds where regional tradition meets critical recognition.

Château Lastours sits in Gaillac, the ancient wine region of South West France where Mediterranean warmth meets Atlantic influence. The winery draws on the region's distinctive palette: Braucol, a local variety with dark fruit and mineral edge; Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon for structure; Merlot for roundness. The Cuvée du Pigeonnier Gaillac, a blend of Syrah, Braucol, and Cabernet Sauvignon, represents the house's ambition—a wine that marries regional character with classical proportions. Tradition Gaillac follows a similar path, anchoring Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with Braucol's native grip. Petrichor, unspecified in its blend, completes the portfolio. These wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Wine Spectator, reflecting the winery's place within serious critical conversation. Gaillac itself remains one of France's least fashionable yet most textured regions, where old vines and unglamorous grapes yield wines of genuine complexity.