Mas de Daumas Gassac, Blanc 2020 vs Saint-Romain 'Le Village', Edouard Delaunay 2023
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £42.00 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Mas de Daumas Gassac | Edouard Delaunay |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier | Chardonnay |
| Region | — | Burgundy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Blanc 2020
Mas de Daumas Gassac is the Languedoc's great anomaly: a white wine that commands the attention and cellar time of a grand cru, in a region better known for sun-drenched reds. The blanc is a wild blend anchored in Viognier, with a cast of varieties that reads like a vinous curiosity cabinet, all grown on the estate's remarkable glacial flour soils north of Montpellier. "Main grapes: Viognier, Chardonnay and Petit Menseng with a small amount of Chenin Blanc. A unique wine with lots going on. Medium-bodied, layers of tropical fruits and honey. Long finish. Pair with French Onion Soup." Our note
Saint-Romain 'Le Village', Edouard Delaunay 2023
The 2023 white wines from Delaunay are beautifully drinkable, offering an easy elegance. Unlike the larger, richer 2022 vintage, 2023 returns to a classic size with a well-balanced acidity, not too high or low. This vintage avoided the intense heat of 2020 and 2022, allowing for a more natural acidity that didn’t degrade during ripening. With record-high yields in both red and white, the wines display a lighter but more elegant profile compared to the previous year's concentration. In particular, the whites show an impressive balance of fresh acidity and racy minerality, with no chaptalisation needed. "A wine that expresses the freshness of higher altitudes (320-360 meters) with its limestone and small rock minerality. Aged in 30% new oak for 9 months, this wine is round, concentrated, and shows firm pear notes with a hint of vanilla. A wine that immediately speaks of its terroir." Our note Overall, the 2023 vintage is a welcome surprise, offering a balance of power and elegance. With a focus on terroir expression, the wines show great ageing potential and freshness, with no over-ripeness or dilution. The whites are bright, fresh, and pure, while the reds show refinement and elegance, with a good structure for future ageing. While some of the wines are still developing, there is much to look forward to in the coming years. Delaunay features as one of the Top 15 Négociants & Cooperatives in Tim Atkin's Burgundy 2023 Special Report.
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