Moulin de Gassac, Picpoul de Pinet (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) 2021

 The Moulin de Gassac wines were developed by the folks at Mas de Daumas Gassac to create readily approachable wines at affordable prices using grapes from different regions.  The grapes for this Picpoul de Pinet were grown in a vineyard near the village of Pinet.  It is a fresh and lively wine with green apple, Meyer lemon, grapefruit aromas and flavors.  Its lively acidity makes it the perfect partner for oysters on the half shell or sashimi.  Mas de Daumas Gassac was created in 1974 by Véronique and Aimé Guibert with a little help from the legendary Bordeaux enologist, Emile Peynaud.  Over the years the top wines of the estate have achieved cult status and praised by Hugh Johnson as “the only grand cru of the Midi.”