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The red 2008 – a magical vintage which combines four major virtues: power – finesse – savour – elegance!
– 70% Cabernet Sauvignon.
– 6.5% Merlot.
– 5.3% Cabernet Franc.
– 4.1% Pinot noir.
– 3.7% Tannat.
– 1.9% Malbec.
– 1.4% Syrah.
– 7.1% rare grape varieties: Petit Verdot, Abouriou (France), Nielluccio, Montepulciano (Italie), Saperavi (Géorgie), Carménère (France), Tempranillo (Espagne).
Light rain during May, July, August and September, heavy in June.
Then heat, moderate but adequate enough to ensure a gentle, steady ripening.
Classic Medoc vinification – long fermentation and maceration (20 days at least) in stainless steel tank – no filtration
Half way through the harvest, the 2008 Red already looks outstanding : elegant, opulent, fleshy, full bodied … definitely one to lay down.
To crown these ideal conditions, picking only started on 13 September when the sun softened thus ensuring the wine’s fragile savours to be safeguarded and giving no excess alcohol.
The five lives of Mas de Daumas Gassac Red Wines Laid down in a cool cellar (14°-16°C, 57-60°F) even the oldest can happily wait with no problem for many years. However, being laid down in warmer temperatures will speed up the wines’ maturity.
Period of fruit
From the first autumn after bottling. A true basket of fruit, hints of what’s to come.
Period of youth
Crisp fruit and tannins to the fore. Lasts from three to seven years. A delicious and invigorating wine to drink. An absolute must.
Period of maturity
Velvety tannins appear, the fruit fades. This period lasts for seven to fourteen years. The wine reveals its true complexity.
Period of plenitude
Between fourteen and twenty-one years. The fruity flavours fade giving way to tertiary aromas with hints of dried roses, woodland moss, truffles, game!
Period of dreams
Over twenty-one years, most Mas de Daumas Gassac vintages will continue to evolve into magical flavours if laid down in a cool cellar with the right humidity. A treasure for grandchildren to discover in grandad’s cellar!
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* SIGN UP FOR 2024 HARVEST *
We’re recruiting!
We are currently looking for pickers for the 2024 harvest – between late August and early September.
Possibility of accommodation on site.
