Mas de Daumas Gassac, Rouge 2022
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Rouge 2022 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Languedoc, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, beef stew, chilli con carne. Cheapest offer £15.50 at Slurp.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mas de Daumas Gassac has been the maverick of the Languedoc since Aimé Guibert planted Cabernet Sauvignon in this wild corner of Hérault in the 1970s. The family's 2022 Rouge shows exactly why this estate earned the nickname 'the Lafite of the Languedoc' — though we think it's rather more interesting than that suggests. This is a serious, structured blend built around 76% Cabernet Sauvignon with six other varieties adding layers of complexity. Redcurrant and black cherry fruit meets cedar and violet florals, all carried on bright acidity and fine tannins that speak of both concentration and refinement.