Domaine de Joÿ, an exceptional estate for wine and Armagnac in the heart of Gascony

The love of a terroir, this is what motivates the Gessler family who have been working the land and the vines with passion for 4 generations. Located in the place called "Joÿ" in Panjas, 10 minutes from Nogaro and 20 minutes from Eauze, they invite you to discover and taste the unique flavors of their products, divided between exceptional wines and refined Armagnacs. More than a visit, experience a true immersion in the fascinating world of the vine!

In 2025, Domaine de Joÿ celebrates 100 years of love and passion!

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Exciting wine experiences

Experience a true immersion in the heart of an emblematic vineyard of Gascony! Open all year round, the Domaine de Joÿ opens the doors to a unique universe to unlock all the secrets of Gascony wine and Armagnac. Between visits, walks and tastings, you will love the life of a winemaker.

La Vini Évasion for individuals

Step over to the other side of the bottle and become the winemaker for the day ! More than just an introduction, Domaine de Joÿ invites you to get your hands dirty with the grapes by participating in seasonal work and various sensory activities. You can then visit the wine and Armagnac vinification cellars before moving on to tasting.

The Viti Experience for professionals

Combine business and pleasure in a privileged setting. Overlooking the vineyards, a magnificent 150 m2 reception room allows you to meet at any time of the year to organize a seminar, a corporate meeting, a product launch or even a team-building event. Suitable for up to 100 people seated, the room is ideal for concentrating before moving on to activities. From the vine to the bottle, treasure hunt between vines and cellars, walks in the heart of the vineyards, yoga classes in the vineyard, Gascon picnic, oenology classes or tasting, live a unique and unusual experience alongside passionate winemakers.

👉Domaine de Joÿ also organizes tours and tastings from Monday to Saturday to discover the behind-the-scenes of their production, as well as regular events such as the paella evening, which is the latest to date.

Travel to the heart of the vineyard!

Unique vintages and wonderful wine projects

You won't stop being surprised by the Gessler family, which is brimming with ideas and energy! If 2025 is an anniversary, it is also the year of creativity with high-quality products:

• A special 30th anniversary Armagnac that brings together Ugni Blanc and Baco at the heart of a sublime Armagnac project
• A new vintage, l'Envie "IGP Côte de Gascogne" that seduces the palate, a dry and delicious white wine with notes of citrus and exotic fruits
• The “Art of Mixology” range with a white Armagnac and a 2-year-old amber aged in oak barrels, which are the basis of 2 cocktail recipes to make at home, without moderation.

Let yourself be tempted to toast their ^100th year!

A love story from Switzerland

A true love at first sight for the land of Armagnac decided Paul and Marguerite Gessler to leave Switzerland to settle in the magnificent region of Gers in 1925. Their little corner of paradise? The Domaine de Joÿ, then managed in mixed farming, a superb property surrounded by vineyards and nature. Their undiminished passion has been passed down through the generations as André and Véronique Gessler and then Olivier, their son, each took over the reins of this unique estate in the Gers. In 1990, a breath of modernity encouraged Olivier to focus his efforts on vine cultivation to produce Côtes de Gascogne wines, in particular, as well as a very selective range of Bas-Armagnac renowned for their supple and fruity character. Today, it is in a true team spirit that Olivier, but also Vanessa and Kevin, preserve the family know-how at Domaine de Joÿ, a unique heritage of tradition, love and passion.

Sublime Côtes de Gascogne wines with typical local flavors

The landscape offered by the Domaine de Joÿ is worthy of a postcard with its 190 hectares of vines in multiple colors depending on the seasons. Composed of clay-siliceous soils and tawny sands (silty-siliceous), the plots, most of which are south-facing, benefit from an oceanic climate and a Pyrenean influence, perfect for the growth and maturation of the grapes. Colombard, Ugni Blanc, Gros Maseng for the whites; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat for the reds and rosés, the traditional Gascony grape varieties follow a controlled path to offer you unique wines with fruity aromas:

• Harvests ripe between September and mid-October
• Skin maceration to promote the extraction of aromas
• Gentle pneumatic pressing that is less aggressive on the tannins
• Low temperature fermentation preserving the aromatic freshness of the wine
• Aging on fine lees which brings a delicious complexity to the wine
• A blend of grape varieties to optimize organoleptic characteristics
• Aging in vats which refines the character of the wine
• Filtration of the blends before bottling

As an aperitif, to accompany a meal or for pleasure, the wines of Domaine de Joÿ are true wine gems to be enjoyed throughout the year, and for all occasions.

An elegant and refined Armagnac that seduces the palate

While wine production represents the majority of the estate's work, around twenty hectares are reserved for the production of Bas-Armagnac and Armagnac with the Ugni Blanc, Bacco and Folle Blanche grape varieties. Benefiting from the same climatic conditions as for wine, the grapes intended for distillation are bursting with flavor, offering aromatic, fruity, supple and elegant eaux-de-vie obtained thanks to mastered know-how. A true Gascon elixir, Armagnac is produced through distillation in a traditional still carried out on the Domaine de Joÿ, a guarantee of quality for this round and silky nectar that coats the palate. Aged in local oak barrels, the amber liquids concentrate all their aromas and flavors at the heart of an exceptional range of Bas-Armagnac VSOP, XO and Hors d'Âge, but also Armagnacs by Joÿ VSOP.

Domaine de Joÿ, a preserved terroir in the heart of Gascony

The love of wine and the vine is reflected in the work carried out in the cellars, but also in that of the soils and the environment. In love with their region and passionate about their profession, Olivier, Vanessa and Kevin have been managing their vines using sustainable agriculture since 2005. Respecting biodiversity, limiting inputs, optimizing water and fertilization management, all these values dear to the estate allowed them to obtain the “ High Environmental Value ” (HVE) level 3 certification in 2019. In this same environmental approach that represents them, they converted 10 hectares of their farm to organic farming in 2020 and developed an organic range “Naturally Joÿ”, balanced and harmonious white, red and rosé wines.

A shop open all year round to find your favorite wines and Armagnacs

Don't wait any longer to come and meet Olivier, Vanessa, and Kevin. Working between the vineyards, the cellars, the winery, and the shop, they are delighted to welcome you and introduce you to their profession and the estate. The shop, open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., is a true haven of indulgence where the Joÿ wine ranges are presented, including:

• Joÿ's essentials
• The Gessler Family Selection
• Exceptional whites
• Life in Joy
• Naturally Joy
• Flocs de Gascogne and Fine Bubbles

But also the Bas-Armagnac and the refined Armagnacs of the house. Take your time to tour the shop, it also offers a selection of local products and articles on the theme of wine.

Domaine de Joÿ, the promise of an unforgettable experience in the heart of Gers.

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