{"id":13158,"date":"2024-10-15T12:10:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T11:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=13158"},"modified":"2024-10-15T12:10:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T11:10:44","slug":"diary-of-a-harvest-mas-de-daumas-gassac-2024-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/diary-of-a-harvest-mas-de-daumas-gassac-2024-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Diary of a Harvest &#8211; Mas de Daumas Gassac 2024 &#8211; Part 2"},"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=\"2024-10-15T12:10:13+01:00\" title=\"15 October 2024 at 12:10:13 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 &#8211; Part 2<\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-us_600_600_crop size-us_600_600_crop\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diary-of-a-Harvest-Part-2-2.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/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 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The 2024 vintage in France has proven to be challenging. It has been reported as the wettest spring since 2008. Burgundy, in particular, experienced significant rainfall and was hit hard by aggressive mildew. Frost and hail also caused considerable damage, with Bordeaux vineyards suffering on July 11th from hailstones the size of golf balls. Champagne was similarly impacted by frost and hail during spring. And Languedoc was not spared, with a cooler-than-usual final two weeks in August, followed by rain over the first weekend of September.<\/p>\n<p>At Mas de Daumas Gassac, by the time I arrived on the 7th of September, all the white grapes and the special selection red grapes, including Syrah and Carignan, had already been harvested. However, the Guibert family decided to pause the harvest, waiting for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to reach perfect ripeness. This pause turned out to be a stroke of luck for me, as Basile took me to their laboratory at the new winery, where they are working on a parallel project with his brother Roman, separate from Mas de Daumas Gassac\u2019s flagship wine, which is primarily overseen by Samuel and the cellar master, Philippe Michel.<\/p>\n<p>The family is developing a new estate, and I had the privilege of witnessing the confidential beginnings of two cuv\u00e9es created by Basile Guibert: one a light, fruit-forward wine made from a delicate infusion of red grapes, and the other a more powerful, gastronomic wine.<\/p>\n<p>I was involved in various winemaking tasks, from pumping over to devatting. We also did a lot of \u201cmouillage,\u201d a gentle process of pumping over to keep the cap (the grape skins that float to the top of the fermenting juice) moist, improving oxygenation and preventing mould growth. A key takeaway from working with Basile was that, much like in a Michelin-starred restaurant, cleanliness is crucial. A lot of time is spent scrubbing floors and disinfecting equipment between tasks. Pre-fermentation tastings were another critical aspect, where after conducting tests on alcohol levels, acidity, and temperature (often handled by Marie, the oenologist), we would taste the grape juice to assess potential flavours and detect any faults.<\/p>\n<p>When Basile decided it was time to press the must, devatting began. After a late night of wine and celebration, I can confirm that devatting is quite a physical challenge, especially early in the morning!<\/p>\n<p>Spending time at the winery allowed me to appreciate the decisions made by winemakers, who, to me, are akin to artists. Working with outstanding grapes like Syrah, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the resulting wine reflects both what they love to drink and their personalities.<\/p>\n<p>The team is surrounded by skilled individuals, including Philippe Michel, who collaborated closely with Aim\u00e9 Guibert, and Marie Durand, who is pursuing a master\u2019s in oenology. Marie was experimenting with three small Syrah batches using a yeast strain that could lower alcohol levels\u2014a critical study considering the challenges posed by global warming. Even special guests, such as Sylvain Pataille\u2019s assistant, Aur\u00e9lien Petit, made appearances.<\/p>\n<p>This incredible experience also taught me practical skills, like setting up grape belt elevators, destemmers, and pumps for processing the grapes after harvest.<\/p>\n<p>The work was highly physical and required my full attention, as even the smallest actions could significantly impact the final product. But I\u2019m proud\u2014like my friends Th\u00e9o, Toma, and Jasmine, who also assisted\u2014that I was part of this, and I\u2019m eagerly anticipating the release of the final wines! Roman Guibert was working on a separate project of cuv\u00e9es, but I won\u2019t reveal any more secrets &#8211; I\u2019ll leave the world to anticipate the exciting surprises these wines will bring when they hit the market.<\/p>\n<p>I worked primarily with Basile until the grape harvest resumed, and then Samuel called me to join the next round of adventures at Mas de Daumas Gassac\u2026<\/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 2024 &#8211; Part 2September 2024. Mas de Daumas Gassac, Aniane, France. 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