Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc by Mas de Daumas Gassac

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, apricot, white flower, honey

Palate: stone fruit, lemon zest, lees creaminess, salt

Multi-variety white from twenty grapes including Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng and Chenin (~90% of the blend) with eight secondary varieties; rich, layered and ageworthy.

What it pairs with

Roast poularde with morel cream The wine's stone fruit and creaminess match cream sauce and woodsy morel.More wines for chicken and white meat →
Grilled langoustines Viognier's apricot and the salt finish match shellfish sweetness.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
Saint-Marcellin or aged Comte The white's depth and lees creaminess pair with washed-rind or aged cheese.More wines for aged hard cheese →

History

Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc was added in 1986, building a unique white from Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng and Chenin with eight secondary varieties. The blend matches the white-grape diversity of the rouge's twenty cultivars.

1986First vintage of Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc
2016Aime Guibert passes; the four Guibert sons take complete control

Facts

Producer: Mas de Daumas Gassac · visiting guide
Grapes: Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Chenin Blanc
Classification: IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert
Oak: minimal oak; majority stainless steel and lees ageing
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 35-55 at retail
Drinking window: 3-15 from vintage
First vintage: 1986
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc

What does Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc taste like?

White peach, apricot, white flower and honey on the nose; stone fruit, lemon zest, lees creaminess and salt on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc?

Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; top vintages hit their peak at 7-10 years.

What grapes are in Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc?

A field-blend white: ~90 percent Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng and Chenin Blanc with eight secondary varieties such as Marsanne and Fiano.

What classification does Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc have?

IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert. The multi-variety blend exceeds the AOC's varietal rules.