Reserve de Gassac Blanc 2024

Coming from an estate like Mas de Daumas Gassac, you'd expect something pretty good, even at this surprisingly modest price. Thankfully, it delivers. Viognier takes the lead in this refined blend, lending a touch of florality and ripe stone fruit. There's lime blossom and honeysuckle in the mix, and the texture is beautifully smooth with a subtle waxy edge. Pear fruit comes through nicely, rounded off with hints of verbena and those unmistakable garrigue herbs that transport you straight to the Mediterranean. One that overachieves without fuss.

Spot on with the likes of grilled sea bass, lemony couscous, or herby courgette fritters - or just as good all by itself.

Mas de Daumas Gassac, founded in 1971 by the Guibert family, is often dubbed the 'First Growth of the Languedoc'. Nestled in the charming Gassac valley, they soon realised the potential to craft exceptional wines. Their flagship red and white cuvées are highly sought-after fine wines, yet they also produce a diverse range of more modest bottles. Each wine, whether grand or humble, adheres to the same meticulous standards, offering great value for money. And it's this dedication to quality across the board that has cemented their reputation.