Pinot Noir from the South of France? Oui!
2025 Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir
Pays d’Oc, France
Regular Price: $17.98/bottle
NET. $14.98/bottle
Case of 12: Regular $172.68
NET. $143.88/case ($11.99/bottle)
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Shop NowLast week, Kate Toth from Boston Wine Co. stopped by with a Pinot Noir that immediately caught our attention. Kate has spent 20 years in the wine industry and knows a great buy when she sees one. After tasting it, we couldn't have agreed more.
The team's take? Zippy, fresh, and wonderfully elegant. Bright crushed cranberry, juicy red cherry, a touch of spice, and silky tannins. There's a lovely lift to this wine, with the finesse we love in red Burgundy and a little Southern French charm.
The Languedoc is one of France's most overlooked wine regions, and it really shouldn't be. Mediterranean sunshine, cooling sea breezes, and a remarkable diversity of soils and elevations create tremendous opportunities for talented winemakers. While Burgundy and Bordeaux grab the headlines, the Languedoc delivers some seriously compelling wines, often at refreshingly approachable prices.
The family behind this bottle helped change the region's reputation. The Guiberts founded the legendary Mas de Daumas Gassac in the 1970s, proving that the Languedoc could produce wines worthy of international acclaim. Their Moulin de Gassac wines carry that same commitment to quality into bottles meant to be enjoyed every day.
A Pinot Noir with this much history, pedigree, and character at this price? We're thrilled to offer it.
Grape: 100% Organic Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.5%
Region: Pays d’Oc, Languedoc, Southern France
Drinking Window: Now–2028
Tasting Notes: Crushed cranberry, red cherry, subtle spice, and silky tannins
Food Pairings: Bourride, roast chicken, mushroom pasta, or grilled salmon
For dinner, why not borrow inspiration from the region? Bourride is a traditional Languedoc fish stew, often called bouillabaisse's cousin, made with fresh white fish, aromatic vegetables, and rich garlic aïoli. It's a dish rooted in the Mediterranean fishing traditions of Southern France. Although traditionally served with white wine, this delicate Pinot Noir makes an intriguing partner: its bright acidity cuts through the richness of the aïoli without overwhelming the fish.
Give this wine a slight chill (or don’t!), pour a glass, and discover why the South of France deserves a little more attention on your wine rack.