Cuvee Emile Peynaud by Mas de Daumas Gassac

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.

vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: cassis, graphite, leather, cedar

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, iron, fine grain tannin, warm spice

Cuvee exception of Daumas Gassac, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the original 1972 vines. Produced in 2,000 bottles per top vintage; structured with backbone of freshness and powerful tannins.

What it pairs with

Dry-aged ribeye The pure Cabernet's structure carries the deepest beef richness.More wines for steak →
Roast saddle of venison The wine's iron note matches gamey venison.More wines for venison →
Aged Stilton Cabernet's tannin and the wine's intensity contrast salty blue cheese.More wines for blue cheese →

History

The Cuvee Emile Peynaud is a tribute to the oenologist Emile Peynaud, whose advice helped the Guibert family create the first Daumas Gassac vintage in 1978. The cuvee is 100% Cabernet from the original 1972 vines, made in tiny quantities (~2,000 bottles).

1972Original 1972 Cabernet vines planted (source of this cuvée)
2001First vintage of Cuvee Emile Peynaud released

Facts

Producer: Mas de Daumas Gassac · visiting guide
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
Classification: IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert
Oak: 24+ months in French oak barriques, high percentage new oak
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 200-450 at retail
Drinking window: 10-35 from vintage
First vintage: 2001
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvee Emile Peynaud

What does Daumas Gassac Cuvee Emile Peynaud taste like?

Cassis, graphite, leather and cedar on the nose; concentrated dark fruit, iron, fine-grain tannin and warm spice on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, backbone of freshness and a long finish.

When should I drink Daumas Gassac Cuvee Emile Peynaud?

Drink between 10 and 35 years from vintage. Young vintages need 3 hours of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 18-28 years.

What grapes are in Daumas Gassac Cuvee Emile Peynaud?

One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the original 1972 plantings. Only ~2,000 bottles per top vintage.

What food pairs with Daumas Gassac Cuvee Emile Peynaud?

Dry-aged ribeye is the canonical pairing; the pure Cabernet's structure carries the deepest beef richness. Roast saddle of venison and aged Stilton are equally strong matches.