Domaine Gassier, Costieres de Nimes, Nostre Pais Blanc

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LWIN 1337570
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89 /100
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Taster #8090 · Feb 22, 2018
90/100
Pale gold Medium body Mild floral fragrance Rich mouthfeel, lemons/lemon peel and almonds, mineral, mild fennel Slightly peppery
2012 vintage
Taster #1114 · Oct 5, 2017
90/100
Very fine. It has a primarily minerally character, but also with substantial lemon, almond, honeysuckle, slate. Really a lot of complexity. Smooth, medium bodied texture. My only minor complaint is a bit too much heat.
2012 vintage
Taster #3247 · Jul 2, 2016
A meh wine if if I've ever had one. Coarse fruits, wood, nothing nuanced or notable. Tired already. Pass. Served non-blind.
2012 vintage
Taster #5844 · May 25, 2016
89/100
Always enjoyable. No notes.
2012 vintage
Taster #5844 · Apr 16, 2016
89/100
Still drinking nicely. See previous note.
2012 vintage
Taster #8663 · Apr 4, 2016
90/100
Terrific to drink with chicken and sweet potatoes.
2012 vintage
Taster #5267 · Dec 29, 2015
90/100
My last bottle, I just realized I've had three but have yet to write a note! I think the '11 is a bit better but this is still a good qpr. Aromas of yellow apple, quince, pineapple and a hint of neutral oak. The palate matches stride for stride. The oak adds structure without being detracting, overall this has light acidity but noticeable minerals and a medium finish. Refreshing and drinking well now, should last through its 5th birthday.
2012 vintage
Taster #8017 · Dec 25, 2015
90/100
Very crisp, flowery, balanced, refreshing.
2012 vintage
Taster #8237 · Oct 16, 2015
91/100
Everytime I drink this wonderful white Rhône, I kick myself for not buying more. Ouch!
2012 vintage
Taster #2127 · Sep 29, 2015
91/100
Similar to the 2011: Very nice balance between the tropical and cool-climate fruit, medium acidity, and peach-pit minerality. Comes together in a sustained finish. I like this wine served around 60 F (15.5 C). If it's too cold it obliterates the flavor and complexity. When pairing, think sauvignon blanc with a glimmer of sweetness, so savory or natural-grilled fish, fowl, or rabbit.
2012 vintage
Taster #6405 · Sep 13, 2015
Starting to show its age. Still blossoms in the nose with citrus intermingled with nutty marzipan. Oranges, grapefruit and apple in the mouth. But starts to lose its grip in mid-palate, and deadens a bit in the finish, suggesting this is past prime. What a ride it has been for a sub $15 offering. That said, it's time to drink up.
2012 vintage
Taster #0068 · Sep 9, 2015
90/100
Consistent with prior notes. Reliable, with very little, effectively none, bottle variation over the last few vintages. Great value, especially if you are looking for something other than Napa Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
2012 vintage
Taster #5844 · Sep 9, 2015
89/100
Nice soft white, pear and tropical notes. Very enjoyable.
2012 vintage
Taster #2546 · Sep 5, 2015
86/100
Light lemon yellow color; dried lemon, pear cream nose; tart lemon, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish (53% Grenache Blanc, 38% Roussanne, 6% Viognier, 3% Bourboulenc) 86+ points
2012 vintage
Taster #8800 · Aug 7, 2015
Erg lekker. Mag vaker gedronken worden
2012 vintage
Taster #8101 · Jun 10, 2015
90/100
Consistent with previous bottles, citrus and peach/apricot
2010 vintage
Taster #8237 · Jun 1, 2015
90/100
Always a delight, always a joy. Drinks like a wine worth many times its price. Pure, satisfying, and almost angelic.
2012 vintage
Taster #5844 · May 24, 2015
90/100
Similar to the '11. Like a nice sauv blanc with some tropical notes. Nice weight and balance.
2012 vintage
Taster #4797 · May 20, 2015
90/100
Similar to previous notes, though not quite as good as I remember (fading?).
2012 vintage
Taster #0068 · Feb 23, 2015
90/100
Great blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier. No excessive oak, good sweetness and fruit on the palate. Enough acidity to pair well with most foods. Finish is short to moderate. Nice daily drinker that has been consistent over the last few vintages, with little bottle variation. Great quality/price ratio.
2012 vintage
Taster #2083 · Feb 16, 2015
86/100
A beautiful golden color with melon, green apple, and pear on the nose. The palate offers the same plus mint and tarragon. Low acidity and medium finish. A nice wine but pretty straight forward.
2012 vintage
Taster #6768 · Feb 12, 2015
88/100
Paired nicely with a glazed salmon
2012 vintage
Taster #6405 · Jan 31, 2015
92/100
Celebrating H's B-Day at Mistral. The opener to the three-course dinner, delicious as always (both the meal and the wine). Such freshness and balance in this offering from Gassier. Bouquet of field flowers in spring. Around the table different descriptors emerged for the palate -- sweet lemon zest, honeysuckle, honey and roasted nuts. A finish that begs for another sip. Delicious!
2012 vintage
Taster #5214 · Jan 18, 2015
89/100
I think I mislabeled this from a previous sample. Was a favorite of my wine-savvy son. Very nice blend, dampening the Viognier nicely.
2010 vintage
Taster #6405 · Jan 10, 2015
Corked. I hate when that happens.
2012 vintage
Taster #8237 · Jan 9, 2015
90/100
Every time I open a bottle of Nostre Pais Blanc, regardless of vintage, I have the exact same reaction: "Why didn't I buy more of this?" It is an extremely easy-to-drink, palate-pleasing wine, that goes very well with a wide variety of foods, or simply on its own. Compared to my usual preference for dry whites, this wine is on the sweet side. But something about the marriage of the particular four varietals in this blend keeps it from being …
2012 vintage
Taster #2255 · Dec 2, 2014
89/100
Not much new to say -- silly value, smells and tastes delicious with the grenache blanc in the foreground. Drank as a cocktail, but seems like it would be a great, versatile food companion. Round, but balanced, with enough zing to get your attention. Finishes thin and a little short, but there's enough almond and peach to carry things through and make it satisfying. The WA score/review is overblown imo, but this outperforms the price point regardless.
2010 vintage
Taster #5372 · Nov 28, 2014
86/100
i like this wine but it didn't show as well as past vintages or the other bottle I had of this vintage last year. Usually goes perfect with leftover Thanksgiving dinner but didn't hit me the same way this time around. Still enjoyable though.
2012 vintage
Taster #8790 · Oct 22, 2013
89/100
Nice wine. Got better as it warmed up a bit.
2010 vintage
Taster #4383 · Oct 21, 2013
90/100
Nice rather rich lemon-apricot-peach; a creaminess; nice finish.
2010 vintage
Taster #8391 · Oct 10, 2013
90/100
great bottle - not as rich as the Lou Coucardie bottling, but very enjoyable all the same
2010 vintage
Taster #3272 · Aug 5, 2013
82/100
Some stone fruit and minerality but lacking acidity and therefore somewhat flabby, not my type of glass.
2010 vintage
Taster #8101 · Jul 13, 2013
89/100
Sipped on the deck after golf. Easy to enjoy
2010 vintage
Taster #7421 · Jul 7, 2013
89/100
Possesses a freshness and light acidity that make it a nice bottle to accompany a summer meal.
2010 vintage
Taster #1125 · Jul 1, 2013
87/100
As always this is a reliable, reasonably priced southern Rhone white with nice stone and tropical fruit flavors and a firmly mineral laden core. Quite nice with a good qpr and perfect for the hot summer months.
2010 vintage
Taster #7016 · Jun 26, 2013
87/100
Nice Rhone White - golden color, full flavor, peaches, a touch of grass and minerals dominate the palate. Good QPR.
2010 vintage
Taster #0935 · Jun 21, 2013
90/100
Citrus and mineral notes on the nose and palate. Good weight across the midpalate and finish.
2010 vintage
Taster #5081 · Jun 21, 2013
91/100
Opened at Anvil. Initially disappointed with this last night upon opening, but enjoyed it through the course of the evening. Fig, citrus and some peach notes that I really enjoyed.
2010 vintage
Taster #3247 · May 31, 2013
consistent with prior notes, this is good, but fading as it loses its brightness and freshness. Certainly was worth the $14 paid. 14,0% abv, thru 2013
2010 vintage
Taster #0366 · May 12, 2013
Drink ASAP.
2010 vintage
Taster #4107 · Apr 1, 2013
88/100
Second and last bottle. For this one the fruit was more muted or seems to be fading. Drink up?
2010 vintage
Taster #4632 · Mar 31, 2013
Just checking in without a score. I was really impressed with this last fall. I didn't focus much on this tonight but it showed a lot of alcohol with less fruit. Your bottles may be different but might be one to drink in the near term.
2010 vintage
Taster #9014 · Mar 22, 2013
90/100
Medium-bodied wine showing appealing minerality, nice balance of acidity and fruits, which include pear, citrus, and a hint of lavender and spice. Complemented my meal of steamed clams with tomato, leaks, garlic and (this) wine.
2010 vintage
Taster #3247 · Feb 23, 2013
Not too surprisingly, this did not show better than the 2011 served right next to it; both bottles having been served double-blind. TN consistent with prior consumption.
2010 vintage
Taster #2270 · Feb 13, 2013
consistent with previous notes
2010 vintage
Taster #8514 · Feb 2, 2013
Pretty good. Reminded me of La Petite Frog but at a higher price point.
2010 vintage
Taster #5445 · Jan 24, 2013
90/100
Pale yellow color. Tart pineapple fruit on the nose. Tastes orange peel, lemon, melon, and apple with a nice minerality. Very well balanced. Rich finish with some length and depth. Excellent QPR. 14% alcohol.
2010 vintage
Taster #6405 · Jan 1, 2013
89/100
New Year's Eve dinner alongside whole Maine lobster. Feared this might be too big a wine or too rich for a meal so focused on our favorite crustacean. But this was a very good choice. Very true to its Southern Rhone roots, with 90% Grenache Blanc and remaining parts equal Roussanne and Viognier. Straw hued with fragile tears in the glass. Ocean breeze in the nose. Light touches of orange marmalade, lemon zest, apricots and herbs. Splendid mineral notes that …
2010 vintage
Taster #0366 · Dec 23, 2012
88/100
This second bottle is showing better than the last one. Nose is elegant, minerally, and sea breezy. Palate has oily texture of green olives and light citrus.
2010 vintage