The winery
Moulin de Gassac
A line of parcel selections from the Mas de Daumas Gassac group, offering Languedoc wines characterized by Mediterranean freshness and care for the land.
- Languedoc (Hérault / area di Villeveyrac e Pinet) · France
- 1 product
The story
Moulin de Gassac originated as a selection created by the Guibert family in the early 1990s to enhance local plots and rescue vines threatened by uprooting imposed by community programs. The official website notes that the first cuvée, "Figaro", from 1993 received international recognition in its category.
Production philosophy
The selection prioritizes precise vineyard sourcing and traditional winemaking to achieve elegance and finesse. The project works in partnership with local growers and promotes environmentally responsible practices. The website also notes a commitment to sustainable certifications.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards for this selection come mainly from the amphitheatres of Villeveyrac for the reds, and from parcels around the Étang de Thau near Pinet for the whites and rosés. Soils range from clay-limestone, rich in mineral oxides, to clay-alluvial soils with pebbles, all influenced by the Mediterranean climate.
Awards and recognition
The official website reports that the cuvée Figaro was awarded "best wine in the world in its category" upon its release.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Grenache
- Grenache Blanc
- Roussanne
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Sauvignon
- Picpoul de Pinet
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Viognier
What makes it distinctive
- Single-vineyard selections from the Guibert family.
- Red wines come from vineyards on the hills of Villeveyrac; whites and rosés from parcels around the Étang de Thau.
- Main grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot, Viognier, Picpoul de Pinet, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne.
- Declared commitment to sustainable and organic practices; mention of Terra Vitis and of cuvées from organic farming.
- Online boutique available featuring the various cuvées from the selection.
