{"product_id":"mary-taylor-olivier-gessler-blanc-igp-cotes-de-gascogne-france","title":"Mary Taylor 'Olivier Gessler' Blanc, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eBright 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eWinemaker\/ Owner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olivier Gessler\u003cbr data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Colombard, 30% Ugni Blanc, 15% Gros Manseng, 5% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e HVE Level 3 certified, in organic conversion\u003cbr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eClimate Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic and Pyrenean airflow with cooling oceanic conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eSoil Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay, red sable, and alluvial subsoils\u003cbr data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eProduction Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, aromatic white wine emphasizing acidity and precision\u003cbr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eFamily Ownership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fourth-generation family estate founded in 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eWinemaker’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvest Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42231986356279,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Mary_Taylor_Olivier_Gessler_Blanc_IGP_Cotes_de_Gascogne_France_2024.png?v=1778729416","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/mary-taylor-olivier-gessler-blanc-igp-cotes-de-gascogne-france","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}