Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge 2021

Dark berries, leather, pencil lead, roasted meat, dried herbs, bell peppers, cumin, bay leaves and some stones. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity yet it has more intensity to deliver on the mid-palate. It's poised with a restrained power. Harmonious and agile with great balance and vitality. Long, crunchy and developing finish. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 5% pinot noir, 2% merlot, 2% petit verdot, 2% cabernet franc, 2% tannat and 3% rare varieties. Try after 2026. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 14, 2023) Dark berries, leather, pencil lead, roasted meat, dried herbs, bell peppers, cumin, bay leaves and some stones. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity yet it has more intensity to deliver on the mid-palate. It's poised with a restrained power. Harmonious and agile with great balance and vitality. Long, crunchy and developing finish. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 5% pinot noir, 2% merlot, 2% petit verdot, 2% cabernet franc, 2% tannat and 3% rare varieties. Try after 2026. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 14, 2023) 750 mL bottle