Cabardès, Languedoc

Daumas Gassac

Mas de Daumas Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1986

[Back label says 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, and then (in a burst of French mathematical genius), the remaining 30% (hey, that’s what the label actually says), Malbec, Merlot, Syra (their spelling), Canernet Franc, Pinot (unspecified which Pinot??), and Tannat] OK, not trying to goof on the winery or the importer (uh, KLWM!?!?), but weird math and unclear varietal composition is kinda just odd, at best, or just weird?!?!?’ Production was 75,000 bouteilles, 1,400 magnums, 100 jeroboams, and 25 mathusalems (their spelling, not mine)??!!
OK, first whiff, I could honestly care less what the actual grape cepage is, tons of garrigue, but at age 40 still quite fresh, most of the tannic structure has faded away, but this shows those awesome tertiary notes, along with clear bottle sweetness, which makes these older bottles so amazing and, frankly, compelling to drink!! Great southern French wine from the Pays de l’Herault, super long finish, WOW!!!
— 14 hours ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Wowza! Used to stock this in the store I managed in NYC. It was quite affordable back then.

M. Chapoutier

Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend 2020

Cherry red. Black Fruity matured. Good concentration. Black pepper is not much. Fermented flavor.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M %
Balanced Concentrated M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila Hait Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend 20 @1000, city, 260629
— 3 months ago

Bastide Miraflors

Cotes Catalanes Vieilles Vignes Syrah-Grenache Blend

Jan A
9.1

This falls in the category of excellent qpr. At roughly 10€, this a solid everyday drinker. Full bodied, good fruit and mouth watering acidity. Championed by Jeb Dunnuck who consistently gives this 95 points. Recommended. — 7 months ago

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Jeff Carrel

Les Darons Languedoc Grenache Blend 2014

JKT
9.0

Nice balanced wine with that long enough aging to make the difference. Bought at tasting in 2016! — 8 months ago

Domaine Léon Barral

Jadis Faugères Carignane Blend 2020

Less feral, more candy. Med+ body but lacks depth. — 8 months ago

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Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Blend 2024

Soooo delicious, this was given to me as a baby shower present from my coworker. Drank with Matt on 8/16/2026 — 15 days ago

Domaine de Fontsainte

Corbières Grenache Blend 2023

From Isla recommended as a top red. — 6 days ago

Matassa

Cuvée Marguerite Côtes Catalanes Blanc Viognier Muscat 2024

Smager af brioche, abrikoser og skolelim. 16 søde appelsiner. Men med den bitte hvide skal. 🥇 — a month ago

Badet Clément & Co.

Pontificis Grenache Blend 2023

JFP
9.2

2023 vintage. Quite pleasant. Fits well with Stilton.. — 6 months ago

Bruno Duchêne

La Luna Vin de Pays de la Côte Vermeille Red Blend 2019

Joe Carroll
9.4

Outstanding — 7 months ago

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Cabalié

Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Grenache

Sweet and fruity red … very nice indeed — 8 months ago

Domaine de Fontsainte

Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2025

Delicious — fresh strawberry, hints of tropical fruit, mineral, honeysuckle, good acid and subtle white floral notes. Beautifully balanced. Paired well with smoked turkey burgers. — 14 days ago

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Domaine Léon Barral

Valinière Faugères Mourvedre Syrah 2020

Interesting scents of currants, cranberries and other sour berries — a month ago

Château Coupe Roses

La Bastide Minervois Carignan Blend 2024

Kyle liked more than me - the tannins made me a little headachy. — 5 months ago

Daumas Gassac

Rosé Frizant Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Trying the Mas de Daumas Gassac lineup. Aside from their flagship Languedoc red this might be my fav. It’s rose sparkling with incredibly bright strawberry notes and deep acidity. Light lees flavour. The hefty body and full mousse really make it stand out. Wow. — 8 months ago

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Maxime Magnon

Campagnes Corbières Carignane 2021

Agreeable fruit with some respectable punch. Would open for in-laws. — 8 months ago

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