In the glass
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
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Thai green curry with chicken
Faune's tropical aromatics carry the herb-and-chilli register without clashing. -
Grilled scallops with citrus butter
The wine's apricot and salt finish complement scallops. -
Goat cheese salad with herbs
The aromatic white pairs with goat cheese tang.
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.
- 2008 — First vintage of Faune Blanc
Facts
- Producer
- Mas de Daumas Gassac
- 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.