The Count’s vineyard is located on the Plateau Cordais to the north of Gaillac, a wine region in the south-west of France that has fallen into oblivion. Embedded in gently rolling hills along the river Tarn, the elevated plain with its sparse soil is deemed the best terroir of the region with ideal conditions for great wines.
Steeped in history, the Count’s vineyards extend over almost 70 acres around the château. Where his predecessor used to produce rather rustic Cuvées from Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as local grape varieties, Duras and Braucol, today Ferdinand von Thun and his oenologists cultivate mainly Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Gaillac is a wine region in the south-west of France that suffered greatly in the past and is now quietly sleepy, but with incredibly high potential, which Ferdinand von Thun and his friend Riccardo intend to re-awaken with their Comte de Thun vision. From the 13th to the 17th century, the robust, dark red wines of the region were in demand in all of Europe, especially because storage improved them over time, meaning they could be shipped without problems.