The Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon

Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac
The winery offers 78 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 49 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac is one of the world's great estates. It offers 78 wines for sale in of Languedoc to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Domaine Mas de Daumas Gassac is one of the most famous wine estates in France. Located in Aniane near Montpellier in the Languedoc, this estate is renowned for its premium wines made from traditional varietals of the region. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Gérard and Véronique de Mas, the Mas de Daumas Gassac estate stretches over more than 250 hectares of vineyards on clay-limestone soils bathed by the Provencal sun. The estate's vineyards are cultivated in respect of local traditions and varietals, to offer exceptional wines. The flagship cuvée of the estate is the "Amphora", a red wine based on Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache noir, Cinsault and Carignan. The other varietals that grow at Daumas are Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Roussanne. The vineyard is strictly monitored to guarantee the quality and purity of the wines produced. Each Mas de Daumas Gassac cuvée is produced under rigorous conditions to guarantee wines that faithfully reflect the terroir. The goal is to capture as much as possible the complexity and nuances of the Provencal soils. The estate also produces dry white wines, rosés and sparkling wines, all from local varietals. The try whites and rosés are principally made from Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Picpoul and Roussanne. Each wine is carefully aged in French oak barrels, which undergo meticulous toasting to give them the right balance. Domaine Mas de Daumas Gassac has numerous distinctions, including the Guide Hachette des Vins, the Robert Parker, the Decanter World Wine Awards and Vinum Magazine. The wines of Mas Daumas Gassac are widely recognized and are appreciated by wine connoisseurs around the world.

Top Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines

Looking for the best Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines in Languedoc among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

How Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef stew provencal style, spaghetti with "favouilles" (curries) or paupiettes in a casserole with cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

On the nose the red wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, toasty or mocha and sometimes also flavors of lavender, forest floor or iron. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

  • 1986With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1985With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1984With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1988With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carignan
  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

The typical Languedoc red wine is medium-bodied and Fruity. The best examples are slightly heavier and have darker, more savoury aromas, with notes of spice, undergrowth and leather. The Grape varieties used to make them are the classic southern French ones: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, often with a touch of Carignan or Cinsaut. The white wines of the appellation are made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, with occasional use of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne from the Rhône Valley.

The top white wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

How Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of meat and goat pie, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

On the nose the white wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, microbio or orange zest and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

  • 1996With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Clairette
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

How Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of fillet of beef with morels, lebanese lamb meatball or home-made white pudding.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac. often reveals types of flavors of cream, yeast or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, citrus fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petit Manseng

The word of the wine: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.

The top pink wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

How Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta gratin, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or twists with anchovies.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, cheese or non oak and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, rose petal or floral. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

  • 2017With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.61/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Carignan

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

How Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou or tarte tatin.

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac.

  • Muscat Blanc

The word of the wine: Lyon pot

A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.

The top sweet wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

How Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac

  • 2011With an average score of 4.50/5

Discover the grape variety: Grenache Blanc

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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The word of the wine: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.

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