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1 MICHEL GASSIER - PRESS - VINTAGES 2011 through 2015 Lou Coucardié Rouge 2015 Wine Advocate (91-93) 2014 Wine Advocate Wine Advocate Bettane & Desseauve 14,5/ Wine Advocate Bettane & Desseauve 15/ Vinous Wine Advocate Wine Advocate Bettane & Desseauve 15/ Gault & Millau 15,5/20 Lou Coucardié Blanc 2015 Wine Advocate Wine Advocate Wine Advocate Vinous Bettane & Desseauve 14,5/ Wine Advocate Wine Spectator Bettane & Desseauve 14,5/ Wine Advocate Wine Spectator 91

2 MICHEL GASSIER - PRESS - VINTAGES 2011 through 2015 Nostre Païs Rouge 2015 La Revue du Vin de France 16/ Wine Advocate (92-94) 2014 Wine Advocate Bettane & Desseauve 14/ Wine Advocate Wine Spectator RVF Millésime 2013 Grande Réussite 2012 Wine Advocate Vinous La Revue du Vin de France 15,5/ Gault & Millau 15/ Bettane & Desseauve 14,5/ Wine Advocate RVF Millesime 2011 Grande Réussite 2011 La Revue du Vin de France 15,5/ Bettane & Desseauve 15/20 Nostre Païs Blanc 2015 Wine Advocate Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze 2014 Wine Advocate Wine Spectator Bettane & Desseauve 14,5/ Wine Advocate La Revue du Vin de France 15,5/ Gault & Millau 15,5/ Bettane & Desseauve 14/ Vinous Wine Advocate Wine Spectator La Revue du Vin de France 14,5/ Bettane & Desseauve 14/ Wine Advocate 93

3 A wine lover s trifecta: The right maker, a singular grape, a good price By Dave McIntyre Columnist, March 4th The vinoscenti seek out wines of terroir, those that taste of a place and could come from nowhere else. The great vineyards of the world command exorbitant prices for their wines. Those of us who love to experience this singular expression of the grape but can t always afford the most prestigious cuvées seek out wines from similar but less exalted regions. And when we find a talented winemaker in such a region, we hit the jackpot. Michel Gassier is such a winemaker. Gassier is a fourth-generation vigneron in the Costières de Nîmes appellation in southern France. Costières de Nîmes, just southwest of Avignon, is the southernmost extension of the Rhone Valley, as though the region was stretching its foot into the Languedoc to try to stick a toe in the Mediterranean. Vineyard soils in Costières de Nîmes resemble the famous terroir of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but with a significant difference in climate. We have the same pebbly soil as Chateauneuf, Gassier says, but we also have the Mediterranean. Chateauneuf is famous for the round stones that absorb the sun s heat and reflect it back on the grapes, helping them ripen. The wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape have become sought after and expensive over the past 20 years. But they often tend to be heady, with alcohol levels approaching 15 percent or more. Some producers are trying to moderate the alcohol in response to market demand for more elegant, restrained wines.

4 In Costières de Nîmes, Gassier, argues, restraint comes naturally. We are less than 10 miles from the sea, and the thermal winds cool the temperatures so the fruit is fresher and retains acid better, he says. The maritime breeze deposits dew on the vines in the morning, helping alleviate water stress, but the dew burns off in the midday sun, avoiding disease pressure. Vines were first planted in the region by the Greeks around 600 B.C. Gassier, 56, has ties to the Washington area. He served his 18-month national service obligation working for the French agricultural attache at the embassy here from 1983 to He then worked for a wine distributor in New York and New Jersey. While living in the States, he met and married Tina Suszynski, a native of Rockville. In 1993, Gassier s father decided to retire and asked him to return home and take over the family vineyards and winery I met the Gassiers recently while they were visiting family in Washington. The wines of Chateau de Nages, the family estate, are available locally at Total Wine & More stores. But Gassier has expanded his brand and reputation with other labels. He also converted his vineyards to organic farming. When tasting other wines, especially from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, we realized the ones that best balanced the alcohol were either organic or biodynamic, he says. Yields dropped a bit, but the balance was so much better. Michel Gassier features Nostre Pais, which has similar blends to Chateauneufdu-Pape. The 2014 red contains grenache, carignan, syrah, mourvedre and cinsault; it is deep and savory, with a lush texture and an appealing freshness. The 2015 white, a blend of grenache blanc, roussanne, viognier, clairette and bourbelanc, somehow avoids the plodding heaviness that often afflicts white Rhone wines. It is fresh and flowery, combining heft with lively acidity. At about $20 a bottle, they are tremendous bargains. Gassier partners with Philippe Cambie, a noted oenologist, and importer Eric Solomon on two other Rhone-style blends called Cercius. Gassier almost giddily describes the 2014 Cercius red a full-throttle, hedonistic baby Chateauneuf-like Cotes-du-Rhone. Rhone fans will notice that syrah, the red grape famous in the northern Rhone appellations of Cornas and Hermitage, plays a prominent role in Gassier s red blends. That s because of the moderating effect of the Mediterranean on the region s temperatures. It s why syrah does so well, Tina Gassier says. Costières de Nîmes has the most syrah in the southern Rhone. Syrah stars in wines Michel Gassier and Cambie make with Bob Bertheau, head winemaker at Washington state s Chateau Ste. Michelle. The line, called Tenet, includes a 100-percent syrah (dubbed the Pundit) from Washington s Columbia Valley and another (Le Fervent) from Costières de Nîmes, as well as a Washington blend. These wines are New World in style with their fruit-forward character, yet they show a delicious Old World sensibility. They are an expression of a winemaker with roots in both worlds, but whose heart is home among the vines and rocks of Costières de Nîmes.

5 4 ways to put some French class in your wineglass By Dave McIntyre Columnist, March 4th Exceptional Excellent Very Good Here are terrific wines from Michel Gassier in Costières de Nîmes in southern France GREAT VALUE Michel Gassier Nostre Pais White and Red 2014 Costières de Nîmes, France, $20 Whether the white or the red, these wines at $20 offer tremendous value. The white is a blend of Grenache blanc, roussanne, Viognier, clairette and bourbelanc. It combines the honeyed, lanolin character of a Rhone Valley white with the freshness of a cooler climate wine the influence of the Mediterranean Sea. The red combines Grenache, carignan, syrah, mourvedre and cinsault into a beguiling elixir of earth, stones and fruit, seasoned with an herbal note of sea air. Alcohol by volume: 13.5 percent for the white, 14.5 percent for the red. GREAT VALUE Michel Gassier, Cercius Red 2014 & Cercius White 2015 Cotes-du-Rhone, France, $16 The red Cercius, a Cotes-du-Rhone, is a blend of Grenache and syrah that soothes the palate and soul with flavors of tobacco leaf, cherry and fruit compote. At 15 percent alcohol, it s a bit heady, but the wine manages to remain balanced without being hot. The white Cercius 2015 blends Grenache blanc, roussanne and sauvignon blanc, which give the wine a zippy acidity that adds beguiling freshness. The white is labeled as a Vin de France, because the sauvignon blanc is a foreigner to the Rhone Valley.

6 Michel Gassier 2013 Les Piliers Syrah (Costières de Nîmes) A super bargain, this is a concentrated, structured glass of gamy Syrah. Black cherry liqueur, black olives, espresso and meaty flavors combine on the full-bodied palate, finishing with a hefty dose of smoky goodness. Drink now Wine Enthusiast Magazine March 2017

7 MICHEL GASSIER Enough can t be said about the quality coming from Michel Gassier s own label. Coming from vines primarily in the Costières de Nîmes region, these wines consistently punch well above their price point and I buy my fair share every year. Michel is unquestionably one of the most driven, hardworking and talented vignerons out there, and this shows in his wines Michel Gassier Lou Coucardie - Rouge SOURCE: #228 DECEMBER 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: (91-93) points Tasted as a barrel sample, the flagship cuvee of the estate is the 2015 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié, which checks in as a blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 35% Grenache and 15% Syrah that s partially destemmed, fermented with native yeast and aged in neutral barrels. It s a tight, focused and undeniably backwards 2015 that has notable structure, medium to full-bodied richness and stunning purity in its black raspberry, crushed violets and graphite aromas and flavors. You can feel the Mourvèdre on the palate, and it s going to need short term cellaring Michel Gassier Lou Coucardie - Blanc SOURCE: #228 DECEMBER 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: 93 points Coming from pebbly soils on the northern edge of the estate s Beck Vineyard, the 2015 Lou Coucardié (40% Roussanne, 35% Grenache Blanc and 25% Viognier) is total blockbuster that s the richest, most textured and layered in the lineup, all while staying lively and fresh. Its medium gold color is followed by terrific notes of apple blossom, brioche, sautéed peach and a salty minerality. Possessing impressive complexity and impeccable balance, it competes with top whites from the Southern Rhone Michel Gassier Lou Coucardie - Rouge SOURCE: #228 DECEMBER 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: 92+ points More fresh, tight and backwards than the Nostre Païs, the 2014 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié is a beautiful wine that s made from 45% Mourvèdre, 35% Grenache and 20% Syrah that was aged in neutral barrels. It offers abundant notes of ripe black raspberries, toasted spice and crushed flowers, with a hint of classy oak, full-bodied richness and fine, polished tannin. The tannin quality is first rate, the oak is nicely balanced and integrated, and it has a great finish. Bravo to this team for getting this level of quality in the vintage! Give bottles a year or two and enjoy through Michel Gassier Nostre Païs - Rouge SOURCE: #228 DECEMBER 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: (92-94) points Coming from the southern, cooler end of the appellation, mostly from the estate s Beck Vineyard, the 2015 Nostre Païs Costières de Nîmes is always more perfumed and elegant than the Lou Coucardié cuvee. It offers fabulous notes of ripe black raspberries, toasted spice, crushed flowers and licorice. A blend of 45% Grenache, 25% Syrah and the rest Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, this Chateauneuf du Pape look alike offers a sexy, full-bodied profile and is already hard to resist.

8 2015 Michel Gassier Nostre Païs - Blanc SOURCE: #228 DECEMBER 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: 91 points The 2015 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs comes primarily from the estate s Beck vineyard which is located in the southern, cooler end of the appellation. Made from 40% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne and the rest Clairette, Viognier and Bourboulenc, it s an elegant, impeccably balanced white that has crisp acidity, medium-bodied richness and perfumed notes of citrus rind, crushed rocks and subtle white peach. It s ideal for drinking over the coming year or two Michel Gassier Nostre Païs - Rouge SOURCE: #228 DECEMBER 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: 91 points One of the bigger, richer versions of this cuvee, the 2014 Nostre Païs Costières de Nîmes (35% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 20% Syrah and the rest Mourvèdre and Cinsault) was fermented with one-third whole clusters and aged in equal parts 500-liter barrels and concrete tanks. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by terrific notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, roasted herbs and licorice. It has serious mid-palate depth, integrated acidity and present, yet ripe tannin, all suggesting it will evolve gracefully for at least 4-6 years.

9 John Livingstone (Decanter DrinkRhône) Michel Gassier Lou Coucardié Rouge étoiles (****) Plum red robe. There is a nicely mixed bag of fruits on the nose, raspberry, mulberry, hints of blueberry. It s at a good stage of gentle evolution, with still some youth. The palate leads on rosemary, garrigue herbs, is threaded with prominent, bustling red berry fruit; the fruit has a firm depth thanks to the Mourvèdre, and it sustains fully towards the finish. This is wholesome, superior Costières with a little class, very well presented. It has even some violet touches in the plum fruit. It has a forceful authenticity, with oak in evidence on the late stages. Day 2: the Mourvèdre influence is stronger. Lou Coucardié Blanc étoiles et demi (***(*)) Yellow robe. This has a handsome, confident nose, all as one, with toasting from good quality oak, and a light citrus-quince air, saltiness, hints of sweet flowers. This is stylish, elegant: it has a white plum, aromatic flavour, and the acidity is refined, so the finesse is well established. It deserves a fine table steamed fish, poulet de Bresse, free range chicken. It has good balance, length, and has been made with great restraint. It is a fine white that finishes quietly.

10 90 - Michel Gassier Nostre Païs White 2014 Lively, with wet straw, white ginger, white peach and apricot notes driving along, carried by a twinge of matchstick through the finish. - JM Nov. 15, Michel Gassier Nostre Païs Red 2013 Offers a fleshy, succulent feel, with warmed cherry preserves and fresh dark plum fruit, lined with a twinge of anise. A light sanguine echo through the finish gives this range. - JM

11 Wineries for value Below are the producers that have come up with the most values in this wine region. Click on the headers to sort by average score, average price, and the number of values produced or change the score and price criteria to expand or shrink the list. Viewing: France, 87 points and up, $25 and under Top 10 in France 2016 Winery # of Wines Avg. Score Avg. Price M. Chapoutier $17.00 Delas $16.89 Gérard Bertrand $20.89 Michel Gassier $19.38 Château de Montfaucon $20.25 Jean Maurice Raffault $19.75 Lavau $19.63 Philippe Viallet $16.13 Copyright 2016 Wine Spectator Online We have been one of Wine Spectator s top 10 French Wineries for Value every year since 2007

12 Jeff Leve Michel Gassier 2013 Michel Gassier Lou Coucardié Rouge 90 points With good depth of color, the wine pops with its smoky, spicy, lush, rich, dark red fruit character. You can enjoy this on release, or age it a bit. The wine was made from a blend of 49% Mourvedre, 35% Grenache and 16% Syrah Michel Gassier Lou Coucardié Blanc 90 points From a blend of 50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc and 20% Viognier, the wine is packed with honeysuckle, stone, peach and citrus peel. Fresh and lively, drink this on the young side Michel Gassier Nostre Païs Rouge 91 points Energetic, fresh, spicy and already fun to taste, this blend of 45% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Carignan,10% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault really pops with its freshness and clean red fruits, ending with sweet, ripe dark cherries and wild strawberries Michel Gassier Nostre Païs Blanc 91 points Made from blending 52% Grenache Blanc, 22% Roussanne, 17% Viognier, 7% Clairette and just a dab of Bourboulenc at 2%, the nose displays a distinctive floral character, with added complexities of pears and citrus. Fresh, energetic and easy to like, pop and pour it once you take it home.

13 Michel Gassier 2013 Nostre Païs Blanc Pale gold. Powerful orchard fruit and melon scents, along with suggestions of fennel, honey and smoky minerals. Round and fleshy, offering intense pear, melon and nectarine flavors given a refreshingly bitter edge by a hint of orange pith. A subtle herb nuance emerges on the finish, which hangs on with strong, mineral-driven tenacity. Michel Gassier 2013 Lou Coucardié Blanc Vivid yellow. Deep-pitched aromas of candied pit fruits, honeydew and white flowers are lifted and sharpened by a quinine nuance. Smooth, concentrated, and spicy on the palate, offering nectarine, melon and orange flavors complicated by a touch of succulent herbs. Firms up on the penetrating, very persistent finish, leaving behind floral and pit fruit notes. Michel Gassier 2012 Nostre Païs Rouge Opaque ruby. Potent dark berry liqueur, candied violet, licorice and woodsmoke on the highly perfumed nose. Lush and expansive, offering appealingly sweet boysenberry and floral pastille flavors braced and sharpened by juicy acidity. Ample yet lively, displaying strong closing thrust and smooth, sneaky tannins that lend shape and grip. Michel Gassier 2012 Lou Coucardié Rouge Deep ruby. Black raspberry, vanilla, black pepper and candied flowers on the highly fragnant nose. Offers palate-staining, oak-spiced red berry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors that show noteworthy energy and a minerally topnote that builds with air. Rich yet vibrant and energetic, delivering impressive closing thrust, slow-building tannins and a persistent lavender note. 90 pts Josh Raynolds. Tasting date: June pts Josh Raynolds. Tasting date: June pts Josh Raynolds. Tasting date: June pts Josh Raynolds. Tasting date: June 2016

14 Michel commented that 2013 was the latest harvest he'd ever had and the Grenache and Mourvèdre weren t brought in until the second half of October. His wines show a touch of the austerity that s common in the vintage, yet they have beautiful purity and ripe tannin. They ll be better in another year or so as well. The 2014 vintage was a more normal year, yet the cool summer kept more acidity and freshness in the wines. The 2014s are ready to go now, so drink these while you give the 2013s sometime in bottle Michel Gassier Lou Coucardie SOURCE: #223 MARCH 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: 91+ points Seeing just under two years in barrel, the 2013 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardie is 50% Mourvèdre, with the balance Grenache and Syrah. It was fermented with 40% whole clusters and aged all in 500-liter barrels and demi-muids. Tight, structured and tannic, with medium to fullbodied richness, it offers notions of liquid blackberries, leather, chocolate, graphite and crushed rock. It s good, but it needs 2-3 years of cellar, at which point I suspect it will merit an even higher rating. It will have years of longevity Michel Gassier Lou Coucardie SOURCE: #223 MARCH 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: (92-94 points) While always the most serious in the lineup, the 2014 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardie is noticeably more approachable and friendly than the 2013 (although the 2013 was similarly approachable this time last year as well). A blend of 45% Mourvèdre, 35% Grenache and 20% Syrah that saw 30% whole clusters and aging on lees in neutral 500-liter barrels (starting in 2014 this cuvee is aged in thicker staved barrels), it has stunning purity in its black raspberry, bouquet garni, pepper, licorice and sweet oak aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, ripe, layered and sexy, I suspect it will round into form with a year or two in bottle and have years of overall longevity Michel Gassier Lou Coucardie Blanc SOURCE: #223 MARCH 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: 91 points The richest and most textured in the lineup, the 2014 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié is a blend of 50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc and 20% Viognier that saw plenty of skin contact, and fermentation and aging all in 500-liter barrels with plenty of batonnage. Tasking like a top flight Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc with its buttered citrus, citrus oil, white flowers and apple blossom aromas and flavors, it s medium-bodied, has bright acidity and a similarly tight, fresh profile found in the Nostre Païs. It should show at its best next year and evolve for 2-3 years, possibly longer.

15 2013 Michel Gassier Nostre Pais SOURCE: #223 MARCH 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: 92 points The 2013 Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes is a Châteauneuf du Pape look-alike. Made from 45% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 10% Mourvèdre and the rest Cinsault, it saw a long maceration and slightly more oak than normal due to the higher acidity that was common in the vintage. Roasted herbs, licorice, black raspberries and toasted spices are some of nuance here, and it s medium to full-bodied, mouth-filling and textured, with sweet tannin. It s a sexy, gorgeous wine to drink over the coming 4-5 years Michel Gassier Nostre Pais SOURCE: #223 MARCH 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: (90-92) points The inky purple-colored 2014 Nostre Païs Costieres de Nimes (35% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre) comes from rolled pebble and sand terroirs, and was aged in equal parts barrel and concrete tanks. It has beautiful fruit (wild strawberry, blackberries), medium-bodied depth and richness, and terrific purity. It s a killer value as always and a nobrainer purchase Michel Gassier Nostre Pais Blanc SOURCE: #223 MARCH 2016 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING: 91 points The 2014 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs is another winner. Made from 52% Grenache Blanc, 22% Roussanne, 17% Viognier and the balance Clairette and Bourboulenc, it exhibits outstanding notes of citrus blossom, white flowers, licorice and green apple. Medium-bodied, fresh, pretty and focused, it should be better in the next four to six months (probably by the time you read this) and drink well for 1-2 years.

16 2012 Michel Gassier Costieres de Nimes Lou Coucardie SOURCE: #216 JAN 2015 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING : 93 More ripe and decadent than the 2013, the 2012 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardie (49% Mourvèdre, 35% Grenache and the balance Syrah) is a big, mouth-filling effort that gives up loads of chewy black raspberry, black currants, smoked earth and pepper. Full-bodied, concentrated and dense, yet still showing elegance and purity, it has some rustic tannin that needs a year or two to integrate and will be at its best from Michel Gassier Costieres de Nimes Lou Coucardie SOURCE: #216 JAN 2015 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING : Quite possibly the greatest wine from this appellation ever, Michel s 2013 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié checks in as a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre that saw 50% whole clusters, a 30-day maceration and aging in a combination of older barrels and concrete tank. Inky colored, it boasts incredible notes of cassis, pepper, graphite and crushed rock to go with a fabulously full-bodied, concentrated and layered feel on the palate. It has building tannin, notable freshness and blockbuster length, all suggesting it will drink nicely on release, yet evolve gracefully for over a decade. Don t miss it! 2013 Michel Gassier Costieres de Nimes Lou Coucardie White SOURCE: #216 JAN 2015 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING : 92 A wine I tasted from barrel last year, the 2013 Costieres de Nimes Lou Coucardie Blanc is a sensational blend of 45% Viognier, 30% Roussanne and 25% Grenache Blanc that was raised in new and once-used 500-liter French oak barrels. Big, ripe and layered, with lots of honeyed apricot, ripe peach and butter citrus all soaring from the glass, it's full-bodied, balanced and unctuously textured, yet never seems heavy or cumbersome in the least. It deserves a classy meal (anything with a cream sauce would be terrific) and should evolve nicely for 2-3 years (although there's no need to delay gratification) Michel Gassier Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes SOURCE: #216 JAN 2015 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING : My favorite vintage of this cuvee to date, the 2012 Nostre PaisCostieres de Nimes comes from the southern, cooler part of the appellation and was bottled in June of this year. A blend of 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre and the balance Carignan and Cinsault, it was fermented with 25-50% whole clusters and aged half in 1-2 year old demi-muids and half in concrete tanks. Gorgeous black raspberry, cassis, licorice, wild herbs and crushed flowers all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, seamless and thrillingly pure Possessing fantastic complexity, freshness and textured, it s an incredible wine from this often overlook appellation. Drink it over the coming 3-5 years.

17 2013 Michel Gassier Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes SOURCE: #216 JAN 2015 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING : The 2013 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs (40% Grenache and 20% each of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan) exhibits pretty, perfumed notes of raspberry and passion fruit intermixed with subtle leather, violets and spice. Medium-bodied, silky and layered, with building tannin, this elegantly styled Costières will drink nicely on release and evolve for 4-5 years Michel Gassier Costieres de Nimes Nostre Pais White SOURCE: #216 JAN 2015 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING : 92 One of my favorite whites from the region, as well as a year in, year out value, the 2013 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs Blanc is 60% Grenache Blanc (always from the same parcel) and the rest Clairette, Roussanne and Viognier. Fermented one-third in barrel and aged eight months on lees, it offers fabulous notes of stone fruits, buttered citrus, white flowers and honeysuckle to go with a medium-bodied, fresh, lively and pure style. While it doesn t skimp on texture, the focus is more on freshness and purity. Drink it anytime over the coming 2-3 years Michel Gassier Vin de France Viognier SOURCE: #216 JAN 2015 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING : The 2013 Vin de France Viognier Blanc, which saw about 20% of the blend go through malolactic fermentation, gives up lots of tropical, piña colada like notes with more pineapple, tangerine and apricot showing with air. Medium-bodied, fresh, elegant and balanced, it has lots of Viognier typicity and should drink nicely for another year Michel Gassier Costieres de Nimes Syrah SOURCE: #216 JAN 2015 AUTHOR : Jeb Dunnuck RATING : Fermented with 33% whole clusters and brought up all in concrete tank, the 2013 Costières de Nîmes Syrah exhibits classic notes of violets, apricot and black raspberry to go with a medium-bodied, elegant and seamless style on the palate. Incorporating 5% Viognier, it s another terrific value from this estate.

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19 Wine Enthusiast s 2013 Wine Star Award Nominees European Winery of the Year The leading magazine in wine lifestyle announces its 2013 nominations for the coveted award. Each year, the editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine honor the individuals and companies that have made outstanding achievements in the wine world. Below are the nominees in each of the categories for The winners will be announced in the special December 31 Wine Star Award issue. And the nominees are... AXA Millésimes With holdings in Bordeaux, Languedoc, Portugal and Tokaj, AXA Millésimes (a subsidiary of French insurance company AXA) produces top-tier wines with a strong core of winemakers driving quality and creative approaches. Additionally, the group is a dedicated supporter of wine education through the Institute of Masters of Wine, funding an annual scholarship and providing students access to its properties. João Portugal Ramos Born into a family with a long history of wine production and bearing a degree from Lisbon s Institute of Agronomy, João Portugal Ramos began his career as an oenologist in the Alentejo region before launching his own winemaking venture in Today, he s one of Portugal s leading producers. Marqués de Riscal Founded in Rioja in 1858, Marqués de Riscal winery straddles the line between tradition and innovation. The historic cellars feature the latest technology, the hotel aesthetics are stunning and the highly rated wines are expressive of classic Rioja winemaking. Produttori del Barbaresco Founded in 1958 and consisting of 56 grower-members with approximately 250 acres dedicated to Nebbiolo, Produttori del Barbaresco is considered one of the world s leading cooperatives. It continues to set the bar in winemaking, producing as many as 35,000 cases of wine a year and offering quality and consistency across the board. Vignobles Michel Gassier A tireless champion of his native Costières de Nîmes in the southern Rhône, the dynamic Michel Gassier has transformed his family estate into a reputable source for value wines as well as world-class top cuvées, produced with the guidance of star consultant Philippe Cambie.

20 stirring the lees with james molesworth Day 6: At the End of the Rhône, Starting Something New Checking out the 2010s Château de Nages in Costières de Nîmes and tasting some of Philippe Cambie's Halos de Jupiter line Posted: Nov 11, :42am ET After five days of tasting 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Papes at some of the Southern Rhônes top domaines, I ventured to Costières de Nîmes for something new. On the surface, Costières de Nîmes looks uniform a mildly undulating plateau covered with the classic rolled-stone, or galets terroir, that is the archetype image of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. But if you look a little closer, there are differences. Costières de Nîmes was formed not from just the alluvial soils left by the Rhône river, but also by those from the Durance, which left the southern portion of the appellation littered with more variegated stones, smaller and angular in size. The northern side of the appellation has the larger, rounded stones typical of the Rhône. Château de Nages Similarly, on the surface, Michel Gassier looks the part of any Southern Rhône vigneron, a lightly weathered 51-year-old with purple-stained fingers. But look a little closer and the story isn't quite the same. His perfect English is thanks to a 10-year stint living in America, where he met his wife. France itself isn't Gassier's birthplace, having been born in Algeria, before moving to southern France as a child. Born into a farming family, Gassier eventually inherited the fruit and vineyard business that his greatgrandfather started in the 1940s, when Joseph Torres sensed France might lose its grip on its North African colonies. Today, Château de Nages still has its orchard business, run by Gassier's brother, Bertrand. The vineyards though, are Michel's passion, and he's taken a new approach to winemaking since he connected with consultant Philippe Cambie in "I came back here in '93 at age 33, with two kids and a third on the way, because I wanted to make wine," said Gassier. "But after a while, I had to be honest with myself. I didn't like the wines I was making. Since meeting Philippe, my passion for wine took another leap forward. Philippe is a coach. Some things he teaches you, other things he lets you work through himself. But more than anything else, he helps you find the wines you really want to make." Today, Gassier's operation produces 50,000 cases annually, with a hefty one-third going to the U.S. Gassier has been working organically since Here, at the end of the Rhȏne Valley, Gassier is making something new. Costières de Nîmes is a large AOC totaling 25,000 hectares of land, but only 5,000 hectares are currently in production. That number has slipped in recent years as growers who have been unable to survive slowly give up grapegrowing, but it's still larger than Châteauneuf-du-Pape

21 itself. For years, it wavered in a public relations and legal limbo between the Languedoc and the Rhȏne Valley, until recently it was finally decided it would be considered part of the latter, which makes easy enough sense when you see the vineyards. Today, Gassier sees the downward spiral of low prices for the wine turning into cutting corners in the vineyard, which results in low quality and a slow, steady decline. He's determined to avoid the trap, and he's on a bit of a buying spree, having recently added a 50-hectare parcel that includes some old-vine Grenache. Those soils left by the Durance produce a brighter, fresher wine, while the bigger stones in the northern end from the Rhône deliver flesh and power (see the accompanying video as Michel Gassier guides us through the two different sides of Costières). As we toured his vineyards, Gassier ran down his checklist for acquiring new parcels. "I'm looking for vineyards that contain some limestone, which is less common than you might think here. It's an old sea bed, but the limestone can be rather deep. I'm also looking for some slope. We're not Côte-Rôtie obviously, but any degree of slope is beneficial for when the rains come at the end of the season. And I'm looking for northern exposure, which helps to mitigate the hot sun we have." Gassier produces 25 percent white wine, a noticeable commitment in an area known for its reds. "But if you can keep the freshness, you can make some really special white here," he said. The 2010 Costières de Nîmes Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes White is mostly Grenache Blanc with smaller amounts of Roussanne, Viognier and Bourboulenc, with a small amount vinified in older barrels. It shows a plump core of pineapple and star fruit, with fresher plantain and floral notes along the edges. The 2010 Costières de Nîmes Château de Nages JT White now carries the initials of Joseph Torres, Gassier's great-grandfather who initially bought the estate (the cuvée had been labeled Joseph Torres previously). The 50/30/20 blend of Roussanne, Viognier and Grenache Blanc is selected from Gassier's oldest vines, with the Roussanne portion barrel-fermented. It's quite lush, with lots of almond, creamed melon and peach notes, along with flashes of apricot and heather, but it stays defined and fresh through the full-bodied finish. While the wines for the Château de Nages lineup are sourced from the 50 hectares of vineyards that comprise the original estate, Gassier's other wines are sourced from the 70 hectares of additional vineyards that he has been purchasing in recent years. The 2010 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs White combines 90 percent Grenache Blanc with 5 percent each Roussanne and Viognier. It's made in a fresh, pure style, with lovely heather, blanched almond and green plum notes, backed by a lingering yellow apple fruit finish. The 2010 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié White is mostly Roussanne with some Viognier and Grenache Blanc, sourced from the more acidity-driven sites Gassier has. All the Roussanne is barrelfermented with some new oak. "I want to make a big, rich wine that doesn't tire you. It's hedonistic but should make you want another sip. We are on Rhȏne soil, but we have more of a coastal influence, so we can make big wines that maintain freshness," he said. It's lush, but very pure, with an almost brisk blanched almond note along with a range of white peach, quinine and jicama notes and a touch of salted butter filling in on the finish. I've noticed in recent vintages that Gassier's whites have taken on a purer, fresher edge here, and Gassier explained that when he started the barrel fermentation program, he had to buy all new barrels and that marked the wine. "Plus I was afraid of too much new oak, so I was pulling the wine out of barrel quickly, which isn't good because then you don't get integration either. But now I have the mix of new and used barrels I want so I can leave the wine in oak for 10 months and get the integration. I get the right amount of new oak influence and yet still have a freshly styled wine," he said.

22 The 2010 Costières de Nîmes Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes Red shows its Rhône soul in its blend of 70 percent Grenache, with Carignane, Mourvèdre and Syrah. It's very fleshy, with lots of plum and black currant fruit laced nicely with hints of pastis, lavender and graphite. At 6,000 cases, this is the largest single cuvée in the lineup, and usually hits retail shelves in the U.S. at around $15, making it a hard to beat value. The 2010 Costières de Nîmes Château de Nages JT Red blends 95 percent Syrah and 5 percent Mourvèdre. "So this is the more standard approach to Costières, but I do try to avoid the overripe, slightly sweet Syrah that typifies Syrahs from Costières and the southern Rhône," said Gassier. The wine cuts a broad swath, with dark anise, plum cake and steeped black currant fruit but the finish is inlaid with graphite and smoky tobacco for definition. It's big, but balanced, with solid potential for midterm aging. In contrast, the 2010 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs Red is a blend of Carignane and Grenache with smaller amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. It starts with dark fruit, but this is more finesse in the end, with a supple mouthfeel and suave crushed plum, blackberry and black cherry notes woven with perfumy spice and graphite. There's a long, lingering iron edge on the finish. "For the Nostre Païs, I want a terroir wine, so I mix in all the allowed varieties and don't let any one dominate," said Gassier. "That way it's a vineyard-driven wine rather than a varietal-driven wine. It's atypical for Costières, because most are Syrah-dominated, but for me it couldn't be more true to Costières." The 2010 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié Red is predominantly Mourvèdre, "so yet another direction," said Gassier. "Mourvèdre is not a varietal that provides an entry-level wine. But for a wine with aging potential, Mourvèdre is a serious varietal and we have the conditions to do it here." Made from a blend of two-thirds Mourvèdre with 30 percent Grenache and the rest Syrah, the wine delivers a dense beam of espresso, mesquite, dark mint and cocoa backed by very fleshy currant paste and plum sauce notes. The finish is muscular and long and should settle in nicely with several years of cellaring. "In 2010, I began experimenting with the idea that low yields and overripeness is overkill," said Gassier. "The heavier the crop load, the more you need to push for ripeness to get proper tannin ripeness. So when you drop crop low, there's no need to go hog wild in ripeness, or you lose the freshness. So we aim to pick on the earlier side we'll still get good tannin ripeness, which is key, but we'll keep that freshness for balance." It seems like Gassier has a second wind since hooking up with Cambie, and he noted how much his approach has changed in recent years. "The wines have changed a lot in recent years, in terms of vineyards, varietal makeup and winemaking. It's all a work in progress. But since '06, I finally feel like I'm making the wines I want to make. I feel like the idea of what I want to do is clearer, and that correlates in the wine. The wines themselves are telling me where to go as I look for new vineyards, and I can build from there." "There is a general reference point for us here in Costières, if we look outside the Rhône Valley. But in terms of inside Costières, we have no benchmarks, no reference. So we can find our way and do our own thing."

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26 N 77 Printemps 2016 Michel Gassier Lou Coucardié Blanc 2012 Beau boisé au nez, mais aussi des notes fruitées et florales, autour de l'ananas et du jasmin. Un toucher de bouche délicat et précis. Un vin de gastronomie. 16.5/20 Lou Coucardié Rouge 2011 Vin singulier, avec 60% de mourvèdre. Note de garrigue et d'eucalyptus au nez, sur fond de fruits rouges. Bouche dense, épicée et fraîche en finale. 15,5/20 Nostre Païs Blanc 2013 Nez élégant, frais et complexe, sur les agrumes et les fleurs blanches. Un toucher de bouche précis, frais, sur un fond de citron, d'acacia et de jasmin. Finale délicieusement saline. 15.5/20 Nostre Païs Rouge 2012 Un vin issu des cinq cépages classiques de l'appellation, au nez fin sur les fruits rouges acidulés. Belle densité en bouche avec un joli grain. 15/20

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29 COUP DE CŒUR Costières de Nîmes Cuvée JT /20 Une vraie merveille de senteurs de violette, de baie de cassis et d'épices. En cépage dominant, la syrah impressionne avec ses tannins sculptés par l'éle- vage et la finesse qu'elle développe en bouche. Du grand art! Costières de Nîmes Cuvée JT /20 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié ,5/20 Costières de Nîmes Michel Gassier Lou Coucardié /20 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs /20 Costières de Nîmes Vieilles Vignes /20 Château de Nages Chemin des Canaux Caissargues Tél Fax: info@michelgassier.com - lundi au samedi de!oh à 12h et de 14h à 18h

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