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Domaine d'Escausses is the winery of the Balaran family from Gaillac in the French Tarn region. In this relatively unknown region in the French Sud-Ouest, not far from the historic towns of Albi and Toulouse, Jean-Marc Balaran works with different indigenous grape varieties and makes the wines according to the tradition of the Tarn. His wines are the reference for other winemakers in the region. Jean-Marc has since been elected mayor of the village.
| Country | France |
| Region | Sud-Ouest |
| Protected Designation of Origin | Gaillac AOC |
| Wine maker | Domaine d'Escausses |
| Grape varieties | 50% Braucol and 50% Syrah |
| Terroir | The vines are 5 to 20 years old. The vineyards are located on the Plateau Cordais which consists of soft clay and limestone hills. |
| Harvest method | Hand harvested. |
| Yield per hectare | 6 tons per hectare. |
| Vinification | Part of the juice is pressed directly and the second part is obtained saignée (bleeding) (squeezed very gently). The vinification then takes place at a controlled temperature of 16 to 18°C). The wine is bottled early in February to preserve the fresh aromas and colour. |
| Impression | Ripe and relatively firm. Dry, with generous fruit of blackcurrant, strawberry, cherry and even some tropical fruit. |