Michel Gassier

Nostre Pais Blanc Costières-de-Nîmes White Rhone Blend

8.9142 ratings
9.029 pro ratings
Costières-de-Nîmes, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Cream Sauces, Pate
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

The composition of Michel Gassier's Nostre Païs Costières de Nîmes Blanc changes from year to year—2014 is 60% Grenache blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Roussanne and 5% Viognier. That's a shift from previous vintages with no Clariette, and yet this wine's personality and intensity remain intact. A melange of bruised pear, ripe melon and yellow peach accented by honey, anise and a whiff of kerosene. The palate is fleshy and lush, but nicely balanced by bright acidity, candied grapefruit peel, and mineral tones.

The composition of Michel Gassier's Nostre Païs Costières de Nîmes Blanc changes from year to year—2014 is 60% Grenache blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Roussanne and 5% Viognier. That's a shift from previous vintages with no Clariette, and yet this wine's personality and intensity remain intact. A melange of bruised pear, ripe melon and yellow peach accented by honey, anise and a whiff of kerosene. The palate is fleshy and lush, but nicely balanced by bright acidity, candied grapefruit peel, and mineral tones.

2 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2016
John Riddick

Had with oysters and was divine. Great lees undertone and extremely aromatic, hitting all the right notes. Well played, sir.

Had with oysters and was divine. Great lees undertone and extremely aromatic, hitting all the right notes. Well played, sir.

2 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2016
Ed Lehrman

Didn't know this wine but I do now. Delicious!

Didn't know this wine but I do now. Delicious!

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2017
Holly Anderson

Wet dog on nose, perfect food wine on palate

Wet dog on nose, perfect food wine on palate

May 19th, 2016
Bart Hansen - Dane Cellars

Another pretty wine from this southern Rhone producers. Tasty bright fruit, delicate aromas

Another pretty wine from this southern Rhone producers. Tasty bright fruit, delicate aromas

Apr 19th, 2016
Sassodoro

2010 vintage. 90% Grenache Blanc, 5% Roussanne, 5% Viognier. Should have drunk this already, but hanging in there.

2010 vintage. 90% Grenache Blanc, 5% Roussanne, 5% Viognier. Should have drunk this already, but hanging in there.

Mar 19th, 2016
Tom Casagrande

2012. Really nice. Nose is all musky ripe guava, beeswax, and deep floral notes. Mouthfilling, ripe, with a lingering finish of minerals and bitter honey. Nice balance for a big dry white. I have no idea how much this costs, since my brother gave it to me (I hope he kept some for himself.)

2012. Really nice. Nose is all musky ripe guava, beeswax, and deep floral notes. Mouthfilling, ripe, with a lingering finish of minerals and bitter honey. Nice balance for a big dry white. I have no idea how much this costs, since my brother gave it to me (I hope he kept some for himself.)

Feb 28th, 2016
Doug Kahn

20111

20111

Feb 4th, 2015
Julia Burke

Surprisingly inky and meaty. I dig it.

Surprisingly inky and meaty. I dig it.

Oct 21st, 2014
Peter Sultan

2012 Eric Solomon nicely mineral driven Northern rhone blend incl: Viognier (6%) & bourboulenc (3%)

2012 Eric Solomon nicely mineral driven Northern rhone blend incl: Viognier (6%) & bourboulenc (3%)

Aug 8th, 2014