2012 Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge Library Release St Guilhem-le-Déser...

75.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.5% Merlot, 4.4% Tannat, 3.9% Cabernet Franc, 1.8% Malbec, 1.8% Pinot Noir, 7% rare varieties.

This has become more meaty alongside the black fruit but also has become fragrant with a herbal garrigue scent. Still firm but more chalky than dense. Very dark-flavoured on the finish and rather closed for now.

Drink 2019 - 2027

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com (December 2017)