Famous for its Grands Vins, the Mas de Daumas Gassac has been a family owned vineyard for more than 40 years and belongs to the Guibert family. It is set in a wild and enchanting valley, close the magnificent romanesque abbey of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert. 50 hectares of a deep, well drained soil, free from any chemical fertilisers.
It is this fabulous terroir, similar to the best parts of Burgundy, that Henri Enjalbert, the great Professor of Geology at Bordeaux university, rediscovered in the 1970’s.
Nose: Expressive, subtly spicy with grey pepper and nutmeg notes.
Palate: Lively attack with a great freshness, tannins are soft and aromas of cherries and strawberry jam are predominant.
Finish: Structured and balanced. Long finish.
60 % Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Carignan.