Faune Blanc by Mas de Daumas Gassac

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: apricot, pear, white flower, tropical fruit

Palate: exotic fruit, stone fruit, fresh acidity, saline

Powerful, exploding aromas of apricot, pear and white flower; balanced and balanced palate with delicate hints of white flowers and a smooth yet fresh exotic-fruit finish.

What it pairs with

Thai green curry with chicken Faune's tropical aromatics carry the herb-and-chilli register without clashing.More wines for chicken and white meat →
Grilled scallops with citrus butter The wine's apricot and salt finish complement scallops.More wines for scallops →
Goat cheese salad with herbs The aromatic white pairs with goat cheese tang.More wines for lamb →

With cheese

Pélardon Our pick Pélardon is frank and slightly spicy. A Languedoc white blend kept in tank or concrete with no oak, built on grapes such as Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Vermentino or Viognier, gives clean acidity and peach or pear fruit that do not cover the goat's milk.

History

Faune (wildlife) is a younger-drinking Daumas Gassac white made from a strict selection of old vines on poor mineral terroirs; cold maceration on skins for 10-12 hours followed by stainless-steel maturation produces a more aromatic, less age-worthy style than the main blanc.

2008First vintage of Faune Blanc

Facts

Producer: Mas de Daumas Gassac · visiting guide
Grapes: Viognier, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Classification: IGP Pays d'Herault
Oak: stainless steel, 4-5 months on lees
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window: 2-6 from vintage
First vintage: 2008
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Faune Blanc

What does Daumas Gassac Faune taste like?

Apricot, pear, white flower and tropical fruit on the nose; exotic fruit, stone fruit, fresh acidity and saline on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a medium finish.

When should I drink Daumas Gassac Faune?

Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 20 minutes in carafe; the wine drinks well from release.

What grapes are in Daumas Gassac Faune?

Viognier, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc from a strict selection of old vines on poor mineral terroirs. A more aromatic style than the flagship blanc.

What food pairs with Daumas Gassac Faune?

Thai green curry with chicken is the canonical pairing; Faune's tropical aromatics carry the herb-and-chilli register. Grilled scallops with citrus butter and goat-cheese salad are equally strong matches.