Mary Taylor 'Olivier Gessler' Blanc, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France

Bright citrus, white flowers, and fresh-cut herbs define the 2024 Mary Taylor 'Olivier Gessler' Blanc, a lively and refreshing white wine that captures the renewed energy and authenticity of France’s historic Southwest. Produced in the heart of Bas-Armagnac from indigenous regional varieties, this vintage reflects the cooler growing season of 2024, delivering exceptional freshness, vibrant acidity, and crystalline drinkability shaped by Atlantic breezes and sandy clay soils.

Product Details:

• Winemaker/ Owner: Olivier Gessler
  
• Varieties: 50% Colombard, 30% Ugni Blanc, 15% Gros Manseng, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
  
• Alcohol: 11.5% ABV
  
• Farming Practices: HVE Level 3 certified, in organic conversion
  
• Climate Influence: Atlantic and Pyrenean airflow with cooling oceanic conditions
  
• Soil Types: Clay, red sable, and alluvial subsoils
  
• Production Style: Fresh, aromatic white wine emphasizing acidity and precision
  
• Family Ownership: Fourth-generation family estate founded in 1928

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with energetic aromas of grapefruit, lime zest, green apple, white peach, elderflower, and freshly cut herbs. Colombard provides vivid citrus lift and aromatic brightness, while Ugni Blanc contributes tension and crisp acidity. Gros Manseng adds texture and subtle tropical nuance beneath the wine’s refreshing frame. The palate is lean, vibrant, and intensely clean, balancing mouthwatering acidity with notes of lemon pith, orchard fruit, white flowers, and wet stone minerality. The cooler 2024 growing season preserved freshness beautifully, resulting in a wine with precision, energy, and a crisp saline finish.

Winemaker’s Background:

The Gessler family settled in Gascony in 1928 after immigrating from Switzerland and today operates a fourth-generation estate deeply rooted in the traditions of Bas-Armagnac. Their vineyards are farmed thoughtfully with a focus on sustainability, biodiversity, and native grape varieties long associated with the region’s winemaking history. Working with Mary Taylor Wines, the estate highlights the cultural and agricultural heritage of Southwest France, an area whose viticultural significance dates back to Roman Gaul yet remained overshadowed for centuries by Bordeaux’s commercial dominance. Today, producers like Olivier Gessler are helping redefine the region through wines that emphasize authenticity, freshness, and regional identity.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 7–9 °C in a universal white wine glass. Excellent with oysters, goat cheese, grilled shrimp, ceviche, salads, sushi, or simple Mediterranean dishes. Its bright acidity and low alcohol profile also make it an ideal aperitif wine for warm-weather gatherings.