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Michel Gassier 2009 Château de Nages JT Red (Costières de Nîmes)

This blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre features lovely oak, balanced by black cherries. It’s powerful and intense, with plenty of fruit to back up the oak, but it needs a little time to fully come together. Drink 2013–2020. — J.C. (12/15/2011)

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Michel Gassier 2009 Lou Coucardié Red (Costières de Nîmes)

The blend of old-vine Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah features slightly lifted aromas of oak spice, vanilla and dark fruit. The midpalate is creamy and lush, full of dark cherries and chocolate, whose flavors linger enticingly on the finish. Drink now–2016. — J.C. (12/15/2011)

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Michel Gassier 2008 Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes Red (Costières de Nîmes)

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Elegant and lifted aromas of wild blackberry, raspberry, strawberry that draw you in with notes of lavender, mild toffee and garrigue. Excellent flavor intensity and ripe fruit that persists across the mouth with lots of plums, wild berries, fine herbs and coffee. Flavors really open up in the glass. Supple tannins, smooth, creamy texture and a long silky finish. — W.E. (10/15/2010)

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Michel Gassier 2010 Château de Nages Réserve Rouge Red (Costières de Nîmes)

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Price $14

An excellent value, Gassier’s 2010 Réserve from his Château de Nages blends 60% Grenache with 40% Syrah. The result is a wine that combines leathery, cedary notes with touches of spice and red fruit. It’s supple, creamy and inviting, with a long, softly tannic finish. Drink now and for 3–4 years. — J.C. (12/15/2011)

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Michel Gassier 2009 Les Piliers Syrah (Costières de Nîmes)

Price $20

Although this cuvée is 100% Syrah, it’s remarkably well behaved, without any reductive or animale scents. Instead, it delivers ripe cherry and vanilla aromas, some creaminess on the palate and a long, elegant finish that ends savory not sweet. Drink now–2016. — J.C. (12/15/2011)

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Michel Gassier 2009 Les Piliers Cabernet Sauvignon (Pays d'Oc)

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Price $15

With 12 months spent in oak, this wine has a strong streak of vanilla and sweet spice throughout. Additional notes of clove, black cherry, plum and cassis abound on the nose and mouth, and linger well into the close alongside a touch of fudgy chocolate. The creamy texture is framed by medium tannins and balanced acidity. A great value ready to drink now. — L.B. (2/1/2012)

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Michel Gassier 2008 Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes White (Costières de Nîmes)

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Price $17

A bargain from Costières de Nîmes, this barrel-fermented white is creamy in texture, yet crisp enough on the finish to retain a sense of balance. Hints of honey and truffle mark the pear and pineapple flavors, with touches of coffee and smoke thrown into the mix as well. Drink now. — J.C. (4/1/2010)

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Michel Gassier 2010 Château de Nages JT White (Costières de Nîmes)

Price $25

This is almost all (95%) barrel-fermented Roussanne, and yet the oak shows up only as a slighty smoky note on the nose, a bit of spice and some creaminess on the palate. Otherwise, it delivers lush melon and citrus fruit and a long, fruit-driven finish. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (12/15/2011)

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