Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir

Moulin De Gassac make Exquisite and sublimely subtle wines that are unique for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the terroir is exceptional, the vines growing on a deep, well-drained soil formed by glacial deposits. Secondly, the upper Gassac valley has a cool microclimate that allows a longer growing season. Thirdly, the vineyards have been created in small plots or clearings surrounded by forest and garrigue. The wines consequently soak up the fragrances of the surrounding plant life of laurel, thyme, rosemary, lavender, arbutus, fennel, wild mint and lentisque.

Daumas Gassac embraces an organic culture, eschewing chemical fertilizers, using only natural dung compost as well as tree and straw cuttings. Adding to this, yields are naturally low, allowing the wine to express the terroir more than the grape variety & the vines are manually harvested. The vinification for the red wines is like that in Médoc; long fermentation (three weeks), ageing in wooden casks, light fining with egg whites and no filtering.

The wine has an elegant light red robe with hints of garnet tones.  Displaying an aromatic bouquet of candied cherry, light roasted hints and mocha. Showing a mouthwatering acidity. Abundant in its fruity qualities. A beautiful freshness and soft tannins made it a balanced and fine Pinot.