Michel Gassier
With encyclopedic knowledge of the wines and terroirs of the Rhône, as well as of his native Costières de Nîmes, Michel Gassier is a restless and innovative vigneron. Inquisitive personalities like Michel's typically start as outsiders, enfants terribles, iconoclasts. However, such is not the case with Michel, whose family has been growing grapes and making wine in the Costières de Nîmes for four generations. Together with his wife Tina, they are helping to establish a new level of quality for Costières de Nîmes without forsaking the uniqueness of their terroir. Land, culture and family; these are the keys to such a powerful legacy. The Gassier family strives to live in harmony with nature to achieve a personal equilibrium and give meaning to their own lives. They honor their Mediterranean roots that have fostered and nurtured their humanitarian principles. And finally, they rely on and use their family as a support system. "We are but a link in a chain, receiving and then transmitting, following the path of generations past. Solidarity, love, commitment and love nurture the human spirit to tackle even the most ambitious projects."
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2016
Wine Advocate 88-90 A joint venture between Michel Gassier, Philippe Cambie and American importer Eric Solomon, the 2016 Cotes du Rhone is a full-bodied, lush example
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Blanc 2016
Wine Advocate 91 "The 2016 Costieres de Nimes Blanc Nostre Pais is a mainly (75%) barrel-fermented blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette, all sourced from
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2015
Wine Advocate 88-90 "A joint venture between Michel Gassier, Philippe Cambie and American importer Eric Solomon, the 2016 Cotes du Rhone is a full-bodied, lush example
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Blanc 2015
Boasting a medium to full body and a knockout bouquet of peach, tropical fruits, honeysuckle, and mineral, it is rich and beautifully textured with amazing
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2014
Wine Advocate 89-91 " The 2014 Cotes du Rhone Cercius (85% Grenache and 15% Syrah) is another hedonistic, sexy and beautifully ripe southern Rhône that offers
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Blanc 2014
" With encyclopedic knowledge of the wines and terroirs of the Rhône as well as his native Costieres de Nîmes, Michel Gassier is a restless
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Blanc 2014
Wine Advocate 91 "The 2014 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs is another winner. Made from 52% Grenache Blanc, 22% Roussanne, 17% Viognier and the balance Clairette
Michel Gassier 'Lou Coucardie' Blanc 2014
Wine Advocate 91 "The richest and most textured in the lineup, the 2014 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié is a blend of 50% Roussanne, 30%
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Rouge 2014
Wine Advocate 90-92 " The Michel Gassier Costières de Nimes Nostre Pais Red 2014 is a lush red wine that brims with layers of
Michel Gassier 'Lou Coucardie' Blanc 2013
Wine Advocate 92 "A wine I tasted from barrel last year, the 2013 Costieres de Nimes Lou Coucardie Blanc is a sensational blend of 45% Viognier,
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Blanc 2013
Wine Advocate 92 "One of my favorite whites from the region, as well as a year in, year out value, the 2013 Costieres de Nimes Nostre
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Blanc 2013
"On the southern edge of the Rhone Valley near the ancient city of Nimes the legendary mistral winds of Provence sweep over the vines and
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Rouge 2013
Wine Advocate 90-92 "The 2013 Costières de Nîmes Nostre Païs (40% Grenache and 20% each of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan) exhibits pretty, perfumed notes of raspberry
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Cotes du Rhone 2013
Wine Advocate 91 "The 2013 Cotes du Rhone Cercius Vieilles Vignes from the Plateau de Domazan, is a 7,000-case blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Rouge 2012
Wine Advocate 93-94 "My favorite vintage of this cuvee to date, the 2012 Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes comes from the southern, cooler part of the
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Blanc 2012
Wine Advocate 92 "A wine that ended up being my house white over the holidays, the 2012 Costieres De Nimes Nostre Pais is an awesome effort
Michel Gassier 'Lou Coucardie' Blanc 2012
Wine Advocate 93 Even more rich and layered, the 2012 Costieres De Nimes Lou Coucardie is a blend of 59% Roussanne and 41% Viognier. Aged in
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Cotes du Rhone 2012
Wine Advocate 91 "A joint venture between Gassier, Philippe Cambie, and importer Eric Solomon, the 2012 Cercius Vieilles Vignes is a year in, year out ridiculous
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Blanc 2012
Wine Advocate 93 "Starting off the Michel Gassier releases, and a blend of 70% Grenache Blanc and 30% Sauvignon that was aged all in concrete, with
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Rouge 2011
Rhone Report 92-94 "Offers up a complex bouquet of ground pepper, underbrush, spring flowers, and assorted meaty qualities that are supported by a rock solid core
Michel Gassier 'Nostre Pais' Blanc 2011
Robert Parker 93 "I know some readers will find it hard to believe, but the 2011 Nostre Pais Blanc’s aromas and rich, honeyed, full-bodied texture reminded
Michel Gassier 'Lou Coucardie' Blanc 2011
Rhone Report 94 "Even better and my favorite of the whites, the spectacular 2011 Michel Gassier Costières-de-Nîmes Lou Coucardie Blanc is a blend of Roussanne, Grenache
Michel Gassier 'Cercius' Blanc 2011
Rhone Report 90 "Beautifully fresh and lively, the 2011 Michel Gassier Cercius Blanc, a blend of Grenache Blanc and Sauvignon, delivers an outstanding bouquet of citrus-laced
Michel Gassier 'Lou Coucardie' Rouge 2011
Wine Advocate 93 - "The richest and most concentrated cuvee, the 2011 Costieres De Nimes Lou Coucardie, which was bottled earlier in the year, offers up
Michel Gassier 'Lou Coucardie' Blanc 2010
Wine Advocate 93 "Even better is the blend of 50% Roussanne, 35% Viognier and the rest Grenache blanc, the 2010 Lou Coucardie blanc. Light gold, with
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