{"id":13117,"date":"2024-09-28T13:21:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T12:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=13117"},"modified":"2024-09-28T13:25:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T12:25:48","slug":"diary-of-a-harvest-mas-de-daumas-gassac-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/diary-of-a-harvest-mas-de-daumas-gassac-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Diary of a Harvest &#8211; Mas de Daumas Gassac 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-09-28T13:21:43+01:00\" title=\"28 September 2024 at 13:21:43 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">2 years ago<\/time><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><h2 class=\"w-post-elm post_title entry-title color_link_inherit\">Diary of a Harvest &#8211; Mas de Daumas Gassac 2024<\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1.jpg 810w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mas-De-Daumas-Gassac1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>September 2024. Mas de Daumas Gassac, Aniane, France.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might be wondering why I ended up at Mas de Daumas Gassac, of all places. After all, early September should have been a time to celebrate my birthday and mark ten years of living in the UK. A classic holiday lounging by a pool sounded tempting, but I dreaded the thought of boredom. Then it hit me \u2013 why not try something different, like a grape harvest? It was the perfect time of year, and it would give me a chance to dive into the world of winemaking before starting my WSET Level 3 course later that month.<\/p>\n<p>But where to go? Naturally, I thought of the best wine I\u2019ve ever known from my decade in Languedoc-Roussillon: Mas de Daumas Gassac. When I saw their call for volunteers on Instagram, I immediately reached out to see if they needed help with the harvest. To my surprise, Basile Guibert himself &#8211; owner of the estate &#8211; responded almost immediately.<\/p>\n<p>In the 1980s, publications like The Times and GaultMillau compared Mas de Daumas Gassac to the likes of Ch\u00e2teau Latour or Lafite from Bordeaux. Esteemed wine critics like Andrew Jefford and Jancis Robinson have long sung the praises of this hidden gem, nestled in a valley between Montpellier and the Terrasses du Larzac.<\/p>\n<p>The estate was founded in 1971 by Aim\u00e9 Guibert and V\u00e9ronique de la Vaissi\u00e8re. After a visit from Henri Enjalbert, a professor of geography and wine geology at the University of Bordeaux, who confirmed the site\u2019s unique terroir, they planted vines from around the world. The first vintage came in 1978, with help from Emile Peynaud, an oenologist credited with revolutionizing winemaking in the latter half of the 20th century.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the estate\u2019s renowned red wine is an intriguing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with indigenous and rare grape varieties from southern France and beyond (even including some Neheleshol from Israel). The white wine is just as fascinating, featuring Chardonnay, Viognier, and rare varieties like Petite Arvine from Switzerland. In total, Mas de Daumas Gassac grows an astonishing 40 different grape varieties.<\/p>\n<p>The terroir itself is special, composed of deep glacial sandstone and benefiting from a unique microclimate created by the Gassac River, the nearby Larzac mountain, and breezes from the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<p>After Aim\u00e9 Guibert\u2019s passing, his four sons\u2014Samuel, Ga\u00ebl, Roman, and my friend Basile\u2014took over the estate, continuing the family\u2019s commitment to respecting Mother Nature and the pure expression of the terroir. Their guiding principles are finesse, complexity, and balance. Assisting them is cellar master Philippe Michel, who has been with the estate for over 30 years. His kindness and deep knowledge make him a cornerstone of the team.<\/p>\n<p>During my time there, I worked hard, but I learned so much and was proud to be part of such a remarkable adventure.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll share more soon about the exciting new projects from the Guibert family, but I also want to highlight their incredible sense of hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/advanced-search?Tag=&amp;ProductName=mas+de+daumas&amp;ProductOrderBy=PriceASC&amp;ABV=0%7C50&amp;Price=0%7C100&amp;action=FilterProducts\">find their wines<\/a> at the Oxford Wine Company. \ud83e\udd17<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_author vcard author color_link_inherit with_ava avapos_top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/author\/owcromain\/\" class=\"fn\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"post-author-ava\" style=\"font-size:96px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-96x96.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div class=\"post-author-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/author\/owcromain\/\" class=\"post-author-name fn\">Romain Alaphilippe<\/a><div class=\"post-author-info\">Romain has serious wine pedigree, being born in Champagne and having spent much of his life living in Languedoc-Roussillon. His family are still based in France \u2013 Cognac to be precise \u2013 and he visits them there regularly. Romain moved to Oxford for some new experiences, and built a career in hospitality, learning all the basics from a French chef. After several years working in some of Oxford\u2019s most highly regarded restaurants and bars, Romain decided it was time for a change and came to us at OWC in early 2024. His enthusiasm for wine and spirits is infectious \u2013 of course for the wines of the Languedoc, but he also particularly loves Italian wines and Mexican Mezcal. Romain holds WSET Level Two in wines, and is about to commence his WSET Level Three studies.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2 years agoDiary of a Harvest &#8211; Mas de Daumas Gassac 2024September 2024. Mas de Daumas Gassac, Aniane, France. 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