Mas De Daumas Gassac Rouge 2021 (Languedoc, France)

2021 was characterised by a cold winter, ending with a severe frost in April, which affected many of France’s vineyards. Between 31 March and 16 April, the temperature in our wild valley dropped to -5°C on several occasions, partially destroying the potential harvest.

We then had a rainy summer, with about 40mm in July and another 40mm in August. The temperatures remained cool allowing a slow ripening, gathering complexity in the grapes that is typical of the greatest growth.

The 2021 vintage is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Pinot Noir 5%, Merlot 2%, Petit Verdot 2%, Tannat 2%, Cabernet Franc 2%, and rare varieties 3 %: Nielluccio, Montepulciano (Italy), Saperavi (Géorgia), Carménère (France), Tempranillo (Spain), and Abouriou (France).

100% hand-harvested between 16 – 24 September 2021. Slow extraction, delicate pump-over and soft infusion vinification, long fermentation and maceration, no filtration. 12 to 15 months maturation in oak barrel (1 to 7 years old barrels).

The 44th harvest at Mas de Daumas Gassac began on Monday, 6 September and ended on Friday, 4 September 2021, with the property’s star grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. A team of 45 pickers from 16 different nationalities converged in the heart of the Gassac Valley for 14 days. The 2021 vintage was noticeable for the enthusiasm and drive of everyone involved to produce a vintage that combines finesse and elegance!