Mas Daumas Gassac - IGP Saint-Guilhem le désert blanc 2024
92+
Vinous
17++/20
Jancis Robinson
"An unforgettable, exclusive vintage!"
A judicious blend of different grape varieties for this great white wine from Languedoc. The initial nose is floral, opening up to delicate notes of yellow-fleshed fruit. Very energetic on the palate, with stunning balance. Enjoy young to appreciate its magnificent aromatic palette, or cellar for at least three years to discover notes of honey and candied fruit.
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Eye
Beautiful deep, clear gold color
Nose
Freshness and complexity, with delicate hints of yellow fruit, floral notes, and honey.
Mouth
Perfectly balanced, very energetic with a frank attack, a rounded finish with delicious notes (frangipane...), and delicate bitterness.
Serve
Between 10 et 12°C
Open
1 hour before serving, keep the carafe sealed
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2029+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy young with shellfish, oysters au gratin, pan-fried foie gras, scallops with cream and citrus fruits, and with age with poultry with morel mushrooms, dry cheeses, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving 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, identified high-quality terroirs in Aniane that were suitable for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, a grape variety not authorized by local appellations. For white wines, he also chose to vinify a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, and Petit Manseng, which also excluded him from the appellation. His estate therefore produces a red (a blend of 80% non-cloned Cabernet Sauvignon accompanied by around twenty other grape varieties, most of which are rare) and a white (also a multi-varietal blend) with the Hérault PGI, which he has managed to establish at a price level unheard of in this category. The white is aged in stainless steel vats, while the red is partially aged in barrels. Both the white and red wines are of unparalleled purity, precision, and complexity, and age remarkably well. The range is complemented by pleasant IGP wines, designed to be drunk quickly. A sure bet in the region.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A fine example of the breakthrough 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 local wines at the same price as the great Bordeaux wines. However, it has remained at the top of the list with wines of consistent quality and remarkable aging potential. Today, it is run by the founders' sons.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Aimé Guibert was a leading figure in the revival of Languedoc wine and its recognition in France and then internationally, after acquiring his old farmhouse nestled beside the Gassac River. He helped to restore the potential of the limestone terroir of the Upper Gassac Valley, composed of glacial gravel, in the foothills of the Cévennes. The daily temperature range and the nature of the soils convinced him that this was a great terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon, which would be produced from mass selection of the best Bordeaux châteaux. Aimé's sons, Samuel, Gaël, Roman, and Basile, now preside over the estate. Daumas Gassac has distinguished itself thanks to its potential and longevity. Like the great Cabernet Sauvignons of the world, it is best enjoyed after at least a decade. While the work is immense and undeniable, and the quality of the reds is always there (even if the wines do not necessarily bear the identity of the place), we expect much more from the entire range.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17++/20
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92+
About wine:
Macerated for around three days and aged for four months in stainless steel vats, the 2024 Blanc reveals aromas of ripe apricot, white peach, yellow apple, and a subtle mineral touch. Round and concentrated, the 2024 offers a medium-bodied to full-bodied palate, accompanied by a lively and firm acidity that balances the whole. It finishes with a complex and persistent finish.
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