Moulin de Gassac 'Guilhem', IGP Pays de l'Herault, France

Bright, rustic, and Mediterranean to its core, the 2022 Moulin de Gassac 'Guilhem', IGP Pays de l'Herault, France captures the charm and balance of southern French reds with seamless elegance. This blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan delivers supple texture, earthy nuance, and a whisper of garrigue in every sip, an everyday wine elevated by generations of winemaking vision and vineyard partnership.

Product Details:

• Wine Name: Moulin de Gassac 'Guilhem' Rouge
• Producer: Moulin de Gassac / Mas de Daumas Gassac
• Owner: The Guibert Family
• Winemaker: Samuel Guibert
• Region: IGP Pays de l'Herault, Languedoc, France
• Vintage: 2022
• Classification: IGP Pays de l'Herault
• Grapes: 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 30% Carignan
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Farming Practices: Sustainable, organically grown grapes
• Body: Medium
• Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
• Dryness: Dry

Sensory Description:

This supple red opens with expressive aromas of dark cherries, cassis, and baked earth, laced with notes of sweet baking spice and dry herbs. The palate glides in with red berries, soft peppery spice, and a silky texture backed by fine, creamy tannins. Hints of blackberry, strawberry, and savory minerality carry through to a long, earthy finish marked by red fruit purity and a gentle rustic edge.

Awards & Accolades:

• Bronze – International Wine Challenge, 2023 (2022 Vintage)
• Bronze – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023 (2022 Vintage)
• 91 Points – James Suckling (Drink now or hold through 2026+)

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in 1971 by Véronique and Aimé Guibert in the Gassac Valley near Aniane, Mas de Daumas Gassac pioneered the modern identity of Languedoc wines. In the early 1990s, the Guiberts expanded their vision with the Moulin de Gassac line, partnering with local growers on the amphitheater-like slopes of Villeveyrac. This collaboration focuses on parcel selection and expressive winemaking rooted in sustainable farming. Today, led by winemaker Samuel Guibert, the family remains deeply committed to crafting wines that reflect the natural elegance and terroir of the Languedoc.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slightly below room temperature (around 16–18°C) in a Bordeaux or universal red wine glass. Enjoy grilled vegetables, mushroom risotto, rosemary chicken, charcuterie, or semi-soft cheeses like Cantal and Tomme de Savoie. Its fruit-forward brightness and savory complexity make it an ideal companion to casual lunches, outdoor dinners, and late summer evenings.

The 2022 Moulin de Gassac 'Guilhem', IGP Pays de l'Herault, France is a pitch-perfect blend of terroir, tradition, and drinkability, crafted for everyday pleasure but carrying the heritage of one of Languedoc’s most revered estates.