When poured, aromas of vanilla with delicious sent of chocolate, nutmeg and orgeat spring out of the glass. It is all about charm, seduction and gourmandise.
«This is quite the most ‘delicious’ wine I’ve ever seen born in the Gassac valley»
– 65.4% Cabernet Sauvignon.
– 11.6% Merlot.
– 10% Cabernet Franc.
– 3.7% Syrah.
– 3.7% Malbec.
– 2.2% Pinot noir.
– 1.1% Tannat.
– 2.3% rare varieties: Saperavi (Géorgie), Tempranillo
(Espagne).
Harvest: Every two or three days in August and early September light showers were followed by great heat. A truly tropical climate but no real damage. In the north part of the Hérault, in the Larzac foothills, the weather was ideal, but along the coast there were dreadful damages with hail and violent rainstorms.
Classic Medoc vinification – long fermentation and maceration (20 days at least) in stainless steel tank – no filtration
At the end of August, the grass along the paths, the plants of the scrubland, like all the fruits of the garden, like the grapes from the vineyard, everything expressed intense flavors, states of glorious maturity.
CELLARING ADVICE
If your cellar is cool (12° to 16°C), you can keep your Mas de Daumas Gassac for several years.
If your cellar is not cool, or if you fear the passage of time, don’t hesitate to drink your Mas de Daumas Gassac wines as soon as it finishes maturing, at 2 years/3 years, 5 years!
WHEN TO ENJOY MAS DE DAUMAS GASSAC RED WINES
Know that there are no absolute great wines; only great bottles! Those drunk in a moment of serenity.
Know also that the Cabernet Sauvignon of the Médoc, from the days before clones, produces incomparable, lively wines, rich in the talent to age beautifully.
It’s up to you to choose one of the five periods to suit your tastes.
THE FIVE LIVES OF MAS DE DAUMAS GASSAC RED WINES
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.
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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.