2018 Mas de Daumas Gassac, Rouge, St Guilhem-le-Désert Cité d'Aniane, Languedoc

Now in its 41st vintage, Mas de Daumas Gassac's red continues to be blended from up to 20 black varieties in the typical Medoc fashion with long fermentations and 12-15 months of élevage in oak to produce a wine which transcends conventional categorisation. 

Approachable in its first three years for an unabashed celebration of ripe black fruit and garrigue spice, it also has an unparalleled capacity to age, still giving pleasure well into its second decade.

A very enticing nose, ripe and lusciously rich with notes of blackcurrant pastel infused with savoury herbal warmth. This is a generous Mas de Daumas, oozing with liqueur-like dark fruits that are gorgeously weighted with beautifully textured savoury tannins. 

Dry warming herbs, lavender, arabica coffee and dark chocolate all play out across the palate, and then a spicy, dry finish completes this broad and hugely appealing wine. 

Drink 2022 - 2034

Peter Newton, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd