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Moulin de Gassac - IGP Hérault Combe Calcaire blanc 2021

IGP Hérault|White wine

3.7/5 (3 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

90/100

James Suckling

Médaille d'Or

Gilbert & Gaillard

fruity

lively

poultry

fish

“This Chardonnay-dominated blend spent six months in barrel, but it’s the fruit (peach and nectarine) that takes center stage on the nose—subtle and refined. Soft and fresh, bursting with fruit and with lingering citrus notes, the palate finishes with a pleasant touch of acidity. A lively, everyday white wine that’s perfect with grilled poultry or fish.”(Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)

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Estate

Mas de Daumas Gassac

Vintage

Combe Calcaire

Vintage

2021

Designation

IGP Hérault

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

50% Chardonnay, 20% Vermentino, 20% Viognier & 10% Colombard

Regions

Clay-limestone soils rich in marl bordering the Étang de Thau

Viticulture

Reasoned, Terra Vitis

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Livestock Farming

5 months in barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Shiny pale gold

Nose

Intense citrus and floral notes

Palate

A lovely opening; fruity aromas and a hint of honey. Powerful, full-bodied, long, and fresh.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Best enjoyed with white meats and fish in sauce...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2027 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Much has been written about the Daumas-Gassac estate. Aimé Guibert—who passed away in 2016—had identified high-quality terroirs in Aniane capable of producing a Cabernet Sauvignon not authorized by the local appellations. For his white wine, he also chose to produce a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, and Petit Manseng, which likewise barred him from using the appellation. His estate therefore produces a red (an 80% blend of non-cloned Cabernet Sauvignon accompanied by about twenty other grape varieties, most of them rare) and a white (also a multi-varietal blend) under the Hérault IGP, which he has successfully positioned at a price point unprecedented in this category. The white is aged in stainless steel tanks, while the red is partially aged in barrels. Both the white and red wines exhibit unparalleled purity, precision, and complexity, and age remarkably well. The lineup is rounded out by pleasant IGP wines, designed to be enjoyed young. A sure bet in the region.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2023) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

This Chardonnay-dominated blend was aged for six months in oak, but it’s the fruit (peach and nectarine) that takes center stage on the nose—subtle and refined. Soft and fresh, bursting with fruit and with lingering citrus notes, the palate finishes with a pleasant touch of acidity. A lively white wine perfect for sunny days and grilled fish.

About the estate:

A fine example of the rise of Languedoc wines across five continents, this estate—founded in 1971 by Aimé and Véronique Guibert—caused a stir a few years ago by offering regional wines at the same price as top Bordeaux wines. It has, however, remained at the forefront with wines of consistent quality and remarkable aging potential. Today, this leading estate is run by the founders’ sons.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2027 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Aimé Guibert was a leading figure in the revival of Languedoc’s wine industry and its rise to prominence first in France and then internationally, after purchasing his old farmhouse nestled along the banks of the Gassac River. He helped restore the potential of the limestone terroir of the Upper Gassac Valley—composed of glacial gravel—in the foothills of the Cévennes. The wide daily temperature range and the nature of the soils convinced him that this was a great terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon, which would be sourced from massal selections of the finest Bordeaux châteaux. Aimé’s sons—Samuel, Gaël, Roman, and Basile—now steer the estate’s future. Daumas Gassac has distinguished itself through its potential and longevity. Like the world’s great Cabernet Sauvignons, it is best enjoyed after at least a decade. While the estate’s legacy is immense and undeniable—and the quality of the reds is consistently high (even if the wines do not necessarily reflect the terroir)—we expect much more from the entire range.

Gilbert & Gaillard

Rated wine (2022 guide) Gold Medal

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100

Customer Rating

3.7/5

based on 3 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 11/27/2022

A surprising blend of four grape varieties, including the unexpected Colombard in Languedoc! However, this comes as no surprise from the highly creative Guibert family, masters of blending in the Pays d’Oc. Here, they offer a sensual and utterly charming white wine with a round, full-bodied profile, enlivened by a lovely refreshing touch from an interplay of yellow fruit, citrus, and floral notes (hawthorn and honeysuckle). This skillful balance between flavors and vibrancy creates a very pleasant sensation of savory richness and freshness on a silky palate that lingers powerfully. Equally surprising: an affordable price for such a high level of quality. Pair at 9° for a family meal with monkfish blanquette and saffron rice. Rating = 4.2.

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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE G. Published on January 8, 2023

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