2018 Mas de Daumas Gassac, Rouge, St Guilhem-le-Désert Cité d'Aniane, Languedoc
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Mas de Daumas Gassac
Famously described as the ‘First Growth of the Languedoc’, Mas De Daumas Gassac remains unique in the region.
The world-famous red is an intriguing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon along with a mix of indigenous and more unusual varieties from the south of France, such as Grenache, Cinsualt and Tempranillo. Mas De Daumas Gassac Blanc is a similarly fascinating blend of grape varieties, with Chardonnay and Viognier taking centre stage. Lauded across the wine world, not for nothing is this Domaine named the Lafite of the Languedoc.
VdP de l'Herault
Hérault is a Vin de Pays (Départementaux) French wine appellation, that encompasses vineyard area from the eponymous Hérault department in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. Hérault is surrounded by the departments of Aude, Tarn, Aveyron, Gard, and the Mediterranean sea on the south.
The reputation of Hérault received its biggest boost by the success of the wine domaine Mas de Daumas Gassac, located to the north of Montpellier. Aimé Guibert, the founder of the domaine, planted an eccentric mixture of vines on fine, volcanic soil that was identified by oneologist Emile Peynaud to be capable of producing wines of Cru standard.
Plots of lands like this are rare in Hérault, but the ever-improving wine-making and the proliferation of international varieties deliver wines of excellent quality that compare very well with the DO appellation wines nearby. Syrah, Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache are the dominant red wine grapes, while Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Marsanne and Viogner are the main white varietals.
Recommended Producers:
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mas Conscience
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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Description
Now in its 41st vintage, Mas de Daumas Gassac's red continues to be blended from up to 20 black varieties in the typical Medoc fashion with long fermentations and 12-15 months of élevage in oak to produce a wine which transcends conventional categorisation.
Approachable in its first three years for an unabashed celebration of ripe black fruit and garrigue spice, it also has an unparalleled capacity to age, still giving pleasure well into its second decade.
A very enticing nose, ripe and lusciously rich with notes of blackcurrant pastel infused with savoury herbal warmth. This is a generous Mas de Daumas, oozing with liqueur-like dark fruits that are gorgeously weighted with beautifully textured savoury tannins.
Dry warming herbs, lavender, arabica coffee and dark chocolate all play out across the palate, and then a spicy, dry finish completes this broad and hugely appealing wine.
Drink 2022 - 2034
Peter Newton, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd
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