Domaine Clément Termes is a family-owned wine estate located in Lisle-sur-Tarn, in one of the historic terroirs of Gaillac wines . The production of this estate, which holds the High Environmental Value (HVE) label , is emblematic of the traditional winemaking and aging methods of the appellation.
A tradition of seven generations
Château Clément Termes is first and foremost the story of a brother and sister: Caroline and Olivier David. They carry on a winemaking tradition inherited from six generations who have worked this land. The adventure began with Clément Termes, who built the first winery in 1868, giving his name to the current estate. At that time, the estate's production was intended for sacramental wine. Subsequent generations have each brought their own evolution. Today, the estate comprises 130 hectares of vines, primarily cultivated under the Gaillac appellation and the IGP Côtes du Tarn.
A typical Gaillac grape variety
At Château Clément Termes , Caroline and Olivier David craft their wines in the purest tradition of the appellation. This commitment extends to bottling, which relies on local production methods perpetuated by the Verrerie Ouvrière d'Albi glassworks , itself founded in 1896. In the vineyards, the grape varieties include Braucol , Duras , Syrah , and Merlot for the red wines. The white wines are made from Mauzac , Loin de l'Oeil , Sauvignon Blanc , and Muscadelle . In the Gaillac vineyards , the grapes benefit from a climate where oceanic and Mediterranean influences work together. The generous sunshine, balanced by mild nights, promotes excellent ripening, concentrating the aromatic signatures typical of the terroir.
Wines signed by Clément Termes
The tasting reveals a whole range of wines produced using the winemaking and aging methods emblematic of the appellation. From the Blanc Perlé to the sparkling cuvée Les Bulles, made using the ancestral method, and including the barrel-aged Mémoire and Esprit reds, the Château Clément Termes label showcases the full spectrum of historic Gaillac AOP wines . Under the IGP Côtes du Tarn designation, and bearing the signature of winemaker David Maître Vigneron , red, rosé, and white wines are available. A more unique and particularly typical wine is a 100% Prunelart , an ancestral Gaillac grape variety reintroduced to the estate in 2014. All the wines are expertly crafted, and the warm welcome and professionalism clearly demonstrate that Clément Termes has mastered the art of winemaking. This is further confirmed by the Concours Général Agricole, where the estate's wines are regularly awarded prizes.
