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82 { THE SOMM JOURNAL } DECEMBER/JANUARY 2017/2018 THE LUNCHEON by David Ransom / photos by Doug Young Recently, the winemaking region of Gaillac held a presentation and luncheon in New York City for some of the metropolitan area's key members of the trade. The event, held at Chef Andrew Carmellini's Little Park in Tribeca, featured a dozen wines from a number of Gaillac produc - ers, three of whom were present to speak to the guests about their own wines. Attending producers included Domaine de la Croix Des Marchands, Domaine Du Moulin, and Domaine des Terrisses. Noted Sommelier Andre Compeyre of Aldo Sohm Wine Bar and a native of Toulouse, which lies just southwest of Gaillac, led the presentation and gave an overview of the region, its winemaking history, and unique grapes. "The general consensus of Gaillac is that it is this little region that makes very good, approach - able wines that, on average, are meant to be consumed within three to five years," said Compeyre during his remarks. "And with competitive pricing in the market for those selling it, they can in turn give good value to their customers." Guests listen closely as the 2014 Domaine la Croix des Marchlands from Gaillac sits proudly in the foreground. From left to right: Alain and Brigitte Gazottes, Domaine Des Terrisses; Andre Compeyre, Aldo Sohm Wine Bar; Carole Fontanier, Wines of Gaillac; Clement Serres, Domaine la Croix Des Marchands; and Nicolas Hirissou, Domains du Moulin in front of Little Park in Tribeca, New York City. Clement Serres speaking with his colleagues in front of a map of Gaillac. Andre Compeyre, Sommelier at Aldo Sohm Wine, leads the presentation on Gaillac with a local's perspective.