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Thanks to Mother Nature, the loss due to the frost led to an extraordinary concentration in the fruit.
Each vine managed to produce remarkable aromas and flavours in the few remaining berries!
The birth of a great vintage!
– Cabernet Sauvignon 84%,
– Pinot Noir 5%,
– Merlot 2%,
– Petit Verdot 2%,
– Tannat 2%,
– Cabernet Franc 2%,
– Rare varieties 3 %: Nielluccio, Montepulciano (Italie), Saperavi (Géorgie), Carménère (France), Tempranillo (Espagne) Abouriou (France).
2021 was characterized by a cold winter, ending with a severe frost in April, which affected many of France’s vineyards. Between 31 March and 16 April, the temperature in our wild valley dropped to -5°C on several occasions, partially destroying the potential harvest.
We then had a rainy summer, with about 40mm in July and another 40mm in August. The temperatures remained cool allowing a slow ripening, gathering complexity in the grapes that is typical of the greatest growth.
A fresh and elegant vintage!
Slow extraction, delicate pump-over and soft infusion vinification, long fermentation and maceration, no filtration
The 44th harvest at Mas de Daumas Gassac began on Monday, 6 September and ended on Friday, 4 September 2021, with the property’s star grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. A team of 45 pickers from 16 different nationalities converged in the heart of the Gassac Valley for 14 days. The 2021 vintage was noticeable for the enthusiasm and drive of everyone involved to produce a vintage that combines finesse and elegance!
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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We’re recruiting!
We are currently looking for pickers for the 2024 harvest – between late August and early September.
Possibility of accommodation on site.
* 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.
