FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

SOUTHERN FRANCE

GASSACROUGE MAS DE DAUMAS 2018 DRINK2022 - 2038

MEET THE GROWER Mas de Daumas Gassac

6x75 £170 12x37.5 £175 3x150 £175 1x300 £130

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON Founded in 1974 by the Daumas family, this estate is referred to as the “Lafite of the Languedoc”. It is truly a unique offering, making not only spectacular red wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with a great ability to age, but also a tiny amount of white wine, from an eclectic blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Marsanne, Rousanne and Chenin Blanc, which drinks wonderfully when young and thenmetamorphoses into something extraordinary with age. Wines are all made with total respect to nature and are great fun to include in “blind tastings” as they are sure to excite debate.

A lovely dense colour, purpley red, the nose is delightfully engaging, fragrant and lifted, really pure. Some red and black fruit intermingled with spice, lavender and thyme. On the palate there are moderate tannins supported by very healthy fruit, strawberry, raspberry and cassis, real freshness and energy, juiciness too. I think this will drink soon but enjoy a long life.

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