Château de Saurs The promise of a tasting of unique wines in the Tarn

Château de Saurs, the wine-growing heritage of a passionate family in the heart of the Gaillac vineyards

The history of Château de Saurs dates back to the 17th century, when the Gineste de Saurs family began producing renowned wines a few kilometers from Gaillac. Dominating the right bank of the Tarn, the castle built in 1852 by the great-grandfather of the current owner is a sublime Palladian house, a true wine château that rises above a green and wooded garden, an emblematic jewel of the Gaillac vineyard. Stroll, tasting, visit and discovery, the day promises to be exciting in Lisle-sur-Tarn.

Château de Saurs, a vineyard that preserves its soils and biodiversity in the Tarn

For 3 generations, the Gineste de Saurs family has preserved the quality of its vines and soils with care and meticulousness, meticulous work valued by the Gaillac AOC and IGP Côte du Tarn labels. Red, white or rosé, each vintage is unique, offering a delicious scent of the terroir to elegant wines aged on rich and varied soils:

• The first slopes benefit from clay and clay-limestone soil, which produces fine and elegant wines on the palate.
• The vines at the bottom of the slope ripen on gravelly, “boulbène” soil, giving charm, power and delicious fruity notes to the wines.

The oceanic climate and its Mediterranean influences bring warmth and humid mildness, ideal for developing the unique aromas of the Gaillac vineyard. Spread over 40 hectares, the vines of Château de Saurs have been managed using organic farming methods since 2009, once again confirming the values of preservation and environmental conservation upheld by the Gineste de Saurs family.

A stroll through the vineyards and gardens of Lisle-sur-Tarn

Nature is omnipresent at Château de Saurs, which reveals a sublime garden and vineyards as far as the eye can see, a magnificent landscape worthy of a postcard. Open for visits every Thursday between June and August, the garden is a green setting where you can admire avenues of bicentennial umbrella pines, cypress avenues, fruit trees, roses... so many fragrant beauties that encourage relaxation and escape. Take your time to stroll among the flowers and trees before heading to the cellar, a fully renovated 1666 farmhouse where you can taste the delicious vintages of Château de Saurs. You can also buy bottles of wine on site, and ask advice from passionate winemakers who are happy to help you. A temporary exhibition installed in the Art space and a permanent exhibition in the dovecote complete and end the visit to Château de Saurs.

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