Daumas Gassac
Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Hérault, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Smoking. This is amazing. The earth of a languedoc cab. It has dolcetto, sure only 2% but who does that? It’s so good. Long finish. Complex. 2021.
Smoking. This is amazing. The earth of a languedoc cab. It has dolcetto, sure only 2% but who does that? It’s so good. Long finish. Complex. 2021.
Jan 11th, 2026
This is absolutely under the radars for as much it is deliicciiiiouuussss!!!!!!
Suuuupeeeerr deliiiiciiiioooouuussss i should say
What a night!!!!!
Not kidding, not just excited
It is smooth, savoury, long, mature, still holding greatly and unfortunately hard to find again
This is absolutely under the radars for as much it is deliicciiiiouuussss!!!!!!
Suuuupeeeerr deliiiiciiiioooouuussss i should say
What a night!!!!!
Not kidding, not just excited
It is smooth, savoury, long, mature, still holding greatly and unfortunately hard to find again
Lavender fields and herbs de Provence. Stewed plums and blackberries and the same herbs on the palate. Kinda rustic, but also elegant fresh mouthfeel. Nice take as anti-cali cab.
Lavender fields and herbs de Provence. Stewed plums and blackberries and the same herbs on the palate. Kinda rustic, but also elegant fresh mouthfeel. Nice take as anti-cali cab.
Nov 17th, 2020
So pretty and so fresh. Beautiful dark cherry in color. Very much like a Bordeaux (st Julien ) in many respects. Not as powerful but lots of claret character on the nose. Long and bright on the palate. In a really great spot now with 18 years on it. Still tastes very youthful
So pretty and so fresh. Beautiful dark cherry in color. Very much like a Bordeaux (st Julien ) in many respects. Not as powerful but lots of claret character on the nose. Long and bright on the palate. In a really great spot now with 18 years on it. Still tastes very youthful
Sep 7th, 2018
This was a bit of a surprise as MB rated the vintage as ** (drink before 2005). I just goes to show how sturdy these wines are. I've been buying en primeur every year since 2012 and won't be opening anything until they're 20years+ (white or red). They can be quite underwhelming when young but with time the terroir really shines through.
You can't help thinking of Bordeaux when you drink this. Slightly lighter than a left bank wine of this age but with less bricking; nose of pencil lead and shavings, blackcurrents, and a hint of mint. Tannins assimilated but present and life-affirming acidity. A little short and perhaps not as tightly knit as better vintages but definitely a good drink.
This was a bit of a surprise as MB rated the vintage as ** (drink before 2005). I just goes to show how sturdy these wines are. I've been buying en primeur every year since 2012 and won't be opening anything until they're 20years+ (white or red). They can be quite underwhelming when young but with time the terroir really shines through.
You can't help thinking of Bordeaux when you drink this. Slightly lighter than a left bank wine of this age but with less bricking; nose of pencil lead and shavings, blackcurrents, and a hint of mint. Tannins assimilated but present and life-affirming acidity. A little short and perhaps not as tightly knit as better vintages but definitely a good drink.
Not often you get to taste wine 10 years older than you are! Nose bursting with earth and funk. Fire and smoke, grilled meat, and a very distinct, bold mustiness. Truly remarkable and interesting. So glad I got to try it.
Not often you get to taste wine 10 years older than you are! Nose bursting with earth and funk. Fire and smoke, grilled meat, and a very distinct, bold mustiness. Truly remarkable and interesting. So glad I got to try it.
1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2016
Pleasantly bright cherry fruit. Great acid and some underlying mintiness.
Pleasantly bright cherry fruit. Great acid and some underlying mintiness.
1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2014
Mas de Daumas Gassac 1981
Mas de Daumas Gassac 1981
Apr 17th, 2016
This is real life! Amazing cool red fruits. Earth, butcher shop, salt.
This is real life! Amazing cool red fruits. Earth, butcher shop, salt.
Feb 14th, 2016
It's dancing to the Languedoc funk, this lady of the Cabernet is light on her feet
It's dancing to the Languedoc funk, this lady of the Cabernet is light on her feet
Dec 1st, 2015