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Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc 2012
HED00718
75 cl
12.5%
£60.00
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Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc 2012 is a white blend from the Gassac Valley in the Languedoc. The estate follows organic farming and slow winemaking processes to express the complexity of its 40 different grape varieties. 2012 vintage features a profile of apricot, citrus zest and white flowers, with a fleshy texture and a saline finish. Its terroir of white sandstone and limestone imparts a firm acidity that balances the richness of the Viognier and Petit Manseng. This wine is known for its ability to evolve over many years, developing tertiary notes of honey and dried fruits. It remains one of the most respected white wines of southern France, often compared to the greats of the northern Rhône.
93 Robert Parker
Easily one of the benchmark whites of the region, the 2012 IGP Pays d’Herault Blanc comes from limestone soils and is an eclectic blend of 20% Viognier, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Petit Manseng, 20% Chenin Blanc and the balance a mix of varieties. A serious effort that has both concentration and structure, it offers gorgeous minerality in its citrus blossom, floral and ripe orchard fruit-driven bouquet. Medium-bodied, with beautiful purity and focus, it deserves a classy meal, and should drink beautifully for 3-4 years, possibly longer, although I have no experience with aged examples of this cuvee. Don’t miss a chance to try this superb white.
Various importers, including Beaune Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 559-1040, The Country Vintner, Ashland, VA; tel. (804) 752-3670; and Southern Wine and Spirits d.b.a. Lauber Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 268–8033 — Jeb Dunnuck, 30th April 2014
Various importers, including Beaune Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 559-1040, The Country Vintner, Ashland, VA; tel. (804) 752-3670; and Southern Wine and Spirits d.b.a. Lauber Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 268–8033 — Jeb Dunnuck, 30th April 2014
16 Jancis Robinson
Viognier, Chardonnay, an unspecified Manseng and Chenin Blanc. Honeyed Viognier elbows its way to the front on the nose but there is admirable tang (thanks to the Manseng?) and acidity (Chenin?). Complex and saved from being fat. Already fun to drink but it tastes as though it will become more interesting. Still a bit tense on the finish. (JR) — Jancis Robinson, 21st December 2013
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