Mas de Daumas Gassac
Mas de Daumas Gassac operates in Languedoc, the sprawling southern French region known for bold reds and mineral whites. The winery's portfolio centers on two distinct expressions: a Cabernet Sauvignon–based cuvée and a white built from Gros Manseng, a variety prized for its aromatic intensity and structure. The Cuvée Émile Peynaud, the flagship red, draws critical attention from Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Falstaff, and Wine Enthusiast. A secondary red, Haut Vallée du Gassac Rouge, blends Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon into a layered expression of the terroir. The white offers a counterpoint—aromatic and textured, anchored in Gros Manseng's natural acidity. Together, these wines reflect Languedoc's capacity for serious, food-driven production beyond the region's everyday reputation.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Falstaff, Wine Enthusiast