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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)
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)
Michel Gassier 2009 Les Piliers Cabernet Sauvignon (Pays d'Oc)
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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)
Michel Gassier 2010 Château de Nages Réserve Rosé (Costières de Nîmes)
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This mouth-filling yet fresh rosé offers up a cornucopia of fruit scents: melon, strawberry and peach among them. The blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah is a fruit cocktail with a mineral backbone, and is a worthy summer companion.
— J.C.
(8/1/2011)
Michel Gassier 2010 Lou Coucardié White (Costières de Nîmes)
This barrel-fermented and -aged blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier is nicely balanced, blending oak and lees notes of spice and toasted nuts with pineapple and melon. Despite the reported alcohol level, it doesn’t seem hot at all, ending harmoniously and long. Drink up over the next year or so.
— J.C.
(12/15/2011)
Michel Gassier 2010 Château de Nages Réserve Rouge Red (Costières de Nîmes)
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- $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)
Michel Gassier 2009 Les Piliers Syrah (Costières de Nîmes)
- $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)
Michel Gassier 2008 Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes White (Costières de Nîmes)
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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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