Mas de Daumas Gassac Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Rouge 2023
17/20 - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com
A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon 78%) plus many other varieties, including Tannat, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and 'rare varieties' such as Nielluccio, Montepulciano, Saperavi, Carménère, Tempranillo, Abouriou. Some of the plots are field blends. Hand-harvested, co-fermented at around 28 °C. Aged 18–22 months, 50% in oak part new, the rest 1–7 years old) and 50% in tank. Unfiltered. Cask sample.
Very dark with purple rim. Intoxicatingly pure and intense aroma of blackcurrants with a delicate and attractive herbal/leafy note. Floral, too. Smells very 'purple'. On the palate, this is already smooth, the tannins rounded but still deft and compact, embryonically elegant. Very primary now but has the balance and fruit quality to age for a very long time. Long finish, too.
Drink 2025 - 2035
Description
17/20 - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com
A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon 78%) plus many other varieties, including Tannat, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and 'rare varieties' such as Nielluccio, Montepulciano, Saperavi, Carménère, Tempranillo, Abouriou. Some of the plots are field blends. Hand-harvested, co-fermented at around 28 °C. Aged 18–22 months, 50% in oak part new, the rest 1–7 years old) and 50% in tank. Unfiltered. Cask sample.
Very dark with purple rim. Intoxicatingly pure and intense aroma of blackcurrants with a delicate and attractive herbal/leafy note. Floral, too. Smells very 'purple'. On the palate, this is already smooth, the tannins rounded but still deft and compact, embryonically elegant. Very primary now but has the balance and fruit quality to age for a very long time. Long finish, too.
Drink 2025 - 2035
