Michel Gassier

Costières de Nîmes Cabernet Sauvignon

8.592 ratings
8.31 pro ratings
Costières-de-Nîmes, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Matt Trader

A little lacking for me, but a decent Cabernet. Wasn't clearly evident that there was much oak aging, and drank like a young cab, which it is. Dark purple, with casis notes, green pepper, and tart, minerally undertones and some tart fruit.

A little lacking for me, but a decent Cabernet. Wasn't clearly evident that there was much oak aging, and drank like a young cab, which it is. Dark purple, with casis notes, green pepper, and tart, minerally undertones and some tart fruit.

Jan 22nd, 2016
Scott Petrus

Smooth easy drinking cab. High qpr low tannin.

Smooth easy drinking cab. High qpr low tannin.

Oct 15th, 2017
C McNeill

I did not like it at all. It tasted cheap to me & just like vinegar. Will mot buy again.

I did not like it at all. It tasted cheap to me & just like vinegar. Will mot buy again.

Jun 29th, 2017
Liliana Pettenkofer

Surprisingly light -- not a good thing. Didn't speak to me as didn't seem complex nor elegant as it was suscribes to me. Earthy and fruity. Heavy tannins.

Surprisingly light -- not a good thing. Didn't speak to me as didn't seem complex nor elegant as it was suscribes to me. Earthy and fruity. Heavy tannins.

May 23rd, 2017
Cecilia Kern

Not bad, slight French sulfury taste, but in a good way. I'd get it again.

Not bad, slight French sulfury taste, but in a good way. I'd get it again.

May 11th, 2017
Ellen Winn

Total Wine - $15 - tasted this at a blind taste test. I thought it was the $40 bottle. Nice surprise it was $15 instead. Very smooth and light. Opened bottle last night. Really love this wine. Very surprised, since I normally just drink California wines. Will definitely buy another bottle.

Total Wine - $15 - tasted this at a blind taste test. I thought it was the $40 bottle. Nice surprise it was $15 instead. Very smooth and light. Opened bottle last night. Really love this wine. Very surprised, since I normally just drink California wines. Will definitely buy another bottle.

Jan 14th, 2017
Kelly Murphy

I think from total wine

I think from total wine

Dec 21st, 2016
K C
7.9

Tart, dry, bitter, floral

Tart, dry, bitter, floral

Aug 3rd, 2016
Nicholas Janson

Purple color with a nose of cherry and blackberry. The pallet has a subtle tartness of cherry and definitely a plum finish. Full bodied, medium plus acidity, great with a steak. 100% cab.

Purple color with a nose of cherry and blackberry. The pallet has a subtle tartness of cherry and definitely a plum finish. Full bodied, medium plus acidity, great with a steak. 100% cab.

Mar 31st, 2016
Josh Center

"Dark" in flavor. Low tannin so no bite. Quick finish. Chalky in mouth. Not memorable but not bad.

"Dark" in flavor. Low tannin so no bite. Quick finish. Chalky in mouth. Not memorable but not bad.

Oct 14th, 2015