2020 Mas de Daumas Gassac IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, France Auntsfield vinous Champagne that only blossoms

vinous Champagne that only blossoms with a few hours of aeration

fine spices and some flowers

cracked black pepper on the aftertaste

ripe black and red currants and black cherries come bounding out of the glass with suggestions of cedar chest

with a garnet rim

2020 Mas de Daumas Gassac IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, France Auntsfield vinous Champagne that only blossomsThe newest vintage of this classic Languedoc red is a solid effort. The 2020 IGP Saint Guilhem le Desert is 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, with no more than 6% of any other single grape variety present. Naturally, cassis elements lead the way, backed by black cherries and herbal notes, plus a subtle, barely noticeable layer of cedar tying everything together. It's medium to full bodied, streamlined and smooth in feel, with a long, silky, elegant finish. Best