Rose Frizant by Mas de Daumas Gassac

Structure

Bodylight

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Light-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red berry, rose petal, citrus, fresh herbs

Palate: strawberry, raspberry, fine bubble, saline

Pale-pink lightly-sparkling rose from Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah; the rare frizant sparkling rosé from Daumas Gassac, designed as a Languedoc aperitif.

What it pairs with

Aperitif and olive tapenade
The wine's fine bubbles and red-berry lift suit aperitif salt and olive.
Grilled prawns
Light bubbles and saline finish carry shellfish without overpowering.
Pissaladiere
The herb and anchovy of the Languedoc classic match the rose lift.

History

Rose Frizant was added to the Daumas Gassac range in 1990 as a Languedoc aperitif sparkler, using the estate's Bordeaux grapes in an unusual frizant (lightly-sparkling) style.

1990: First vintage of Rose Frizant; Moulin de Gassac line also launched

Facts

Producer: Mas de Daumas Gassac · visiting guide
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Classification: IGP Pays d'Herault
Oak: stainless steel; brief tank-method secondary fermentation
ABV: 11.5%
Price: EUR 18-25 at retail
Drinking window: 1-3 from vintage
First vintage: 1990
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Rose Frizant

What does Daumas Gassac Rose Frizant taste like?

Red berry, rose petal, citrus and fresh herbs on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, fine bubble and a saline finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.

When should I drink Daumas Gassac Rose Frizant?

Drink within 1 to 3 years from vintage. Serve cool but not ice-cold; pull the cork and serve.

What grapes are in Daumas Gassac Rose Frizant?

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah - the estate's Bordeaux and Mediterranean reds repurposed for a lightly-sparkling rose.

What food pairs with Daumas Gassac Rose Frizant?

Aperitif and olive tapenade is the canonical pairing; the wine's fine bubbles and red-berry lift suit aperitif salt and olive. Grilled prawns and pissaladiere are equally strong matches.

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