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rom the moment the grapes are harvested, we can already discern perfect elegance, roundness, flavor, finesse and acidic complexity. The unique personality of the Grands Blancs de Daumas Gassac is at its peak in 2000.
– 30% Chardonnay.
– 29% Petit Manseng (origin of the vine: Charles Hours – Béarn).
– 23% Viognier (origin of the vine: Georges Vernay – Condrieu).
– 18% rare grape varieties: Chenin Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Petit Courbu, Muscat Petit grain, Muscat d’Alexandrie, Gros Manseng, Semillon (France).
Totally untypical weather, lovely in June, cold in July, seriously hot in August. Unheard of cold on the 14, 15 and 16 July down to 5°C at night). The whole Languedoc descended into total silence, even the cicadas were killed off.
Skin maceration for 5 to 7 days, fermentation in stainless steel tank.
Three weeks of apotheosis: light North wind, cool nights with an average of 9°, sunny days with an average of 32°. From the 1st September to the 25th of September it is paradise weather reminding the perfect year that 1978 was. Not a single grape was bruised or pitted: absolute quality, good degrees, opulent maturity on Red and White; deep colors, fruity savours at perfect maturity.
The two lives of Mas de Daumas Gassac White Wine
Laid down in a cool cellar (14°-16°C, 57-60°F) even the oldest can happily wait with no problem for many years. However, being laid down in warmer temperatures will speed up the wines’ maturity.
First life
To taste within the first three years if you appreciate wonderful fruity flavours.
Drink our white wines as an aperitif or with a meal. They drink beautifully with most dishes.
Second life
Quite a different wine from the third or fourth year! Its youthful fruitiness will have disappeared, to be replaced by new flavours reminiscent of “sherry” or old “Sauternes”, a touch “oxidative” with great finesse.
Take care: if you are not looking for this type of wine, slightly paradoxical as it ages, drink our white wines within the first couple of years.
Tasting hints
– Serve around 10-12°C (51°F). Do not over chill.
– Open the bottle an hour before serving, but always replace the cork. Decanting encourages wines to express their full complexity but, always replace the stopper.
