"Clear deep ruby in colour; intensely complex nose; round, rich and fleshy palate with a long triumphant finish; vibrant and fruity in the early stages of the development, it is capable of maturing for half a century and then evoking the fragrant smell of wood-moss and truffles like a great "vin de garde". Such characteristics, strong personality, complexity of aromas and extraordinary vinous qualities have contributed to the success and worldwide recognition of Daumas Gassac notwithstanding the absence of any appellation status. The vinification is completely classical as carried out in the Médoc; long fermentations (three weeks), "elevage" in wooden casks, light fining with egg whites and no filtering of the Reds. Daumas Gassac is a "terroir" which saturates the red wine with the most wonderfully majestic tannins. The wines keep on average for between ten and twenty five years, and even longer in great years. Nevertheless, from the times of bottling until the third or fourth year this great "vin de garde" is quite delicious, showing the most wonderfully rich, fruity and flavour qualities. It is essential to taste the red wines of DAUMAS GASSAC in their youth! One should also keep a few bottles to mature ! The magnificent tertiary aromas develop from the seventh year and reach their peak around the fifteenth year. Though hesitating to give advice, we suggest "Drink half your Daumas Gassac Reds before their fourth birthday and the remainder after their seventh"." -Winery

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