1990 Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge

Founded in the late 1960s by Aimé Guibert and his wife Véronique, Mas de Daumas Gassac was born from their recognition of the extraordinary potential of the remote Gassac valley.  With early guidance from legendary oenologist Émile Peynaud, the estate transformed perceptions of the quality possible in the region.  Often referred to as “the Lafite of the Languedoc”, the world-famous red is an intriguing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon alongside indigenous and less common southern varieties such as Grenache, Cinsault and Tempranillo. 

"A Languedoc original, the estate vineyards of Mas de Daumas Gassac were planted in 1972, with the first wine produced from the 1978 vintage. The family-run domaine is an anomaly within the region, relying on 70% or more Cabernet Sauvignon in its red wine, while the white is predominantly Petit Manseng, Viognier, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Both of the flagships include a range of other varieties in their blends, including Albariño, Fiano, Grechetto and Sercial (in the white) and Barbera, Nebbiolo, Plavac Mali and Saperavi (in the red). The reds in particular are capable of aging for two decades or more. "  Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate