Why it matters
The producer
At Mas de Nages in Caissargues, Michel and Tina Gassier lead Domaine Gassier. The domaine favors terroir expression and natural complexity over manipulation. Its white range includes a limestone terroir cuvée, while the vineyards are farmed through organic and regenerative agriculture.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
Mas de Nages is in Caissargues, in the Costières de Nîmes appellation. Nostre Pais Blanc carries the appellation name. Embruns de Viognier puts Viognier on the label and is made entirely from that grape.
Wines to know
The range in view
Nostre Pais Blanc 2021 is a Costières de Nîmes blend composed of 60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 7.5% Viognier and 7.5% Roussanne. The cuvée comes from limestone rich terroirs, with minimal oak influence favored in pursuit of minerality.
Embruns de Viognier 2024 is a 100% Viognier wine. Its nose brings intense apricot and tangerine with a hint of vanilla. The palate is voluptuous and fresh, with apricot, peach and citrus, and a long, lush finish with zingy freshness.