Domaines Paul Mas
Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mures
AOP Languedoc
Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre
14.5
Sustainable, Terra Vitis
Tasting Notes
A deep violet color, this wine has a layered nose of blackcurrants, blackberries, turning to cacao, spices, and flowers. A full bodied wine with black fruit notes, a touch of minerality, and chewy tannins.
Cultivation
The soils are clay and limestone with fossils and limestone rocks. Vines range between 18 and 35 years old.
Vinification
Destemming and separate vinification for each varietal. Fermentation lasts for 8 -10 days for the 3 grape varieties at a maximum temperature of 28°C. Traditional maceration. 20% of the blend undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrels, while the remaining 80% is put in oak barrels after malolactic fermentation.
Aging
The wine is aged for 9 months in French and American oak barrels. 30% new, 35% 1 year old, and 35% 2 year old barrels.
Paul Mas wines are the result of a symbiotic relationship between an extraordinary region for producing wines, passion for the vineyard, respect for the grapes during vinification, and great blending and aging knowledge.
Paul Mas 1892 wine is a tribute to Raymond Mas, Jean-Claude’s grandfather. It commemorates his way of farming the vineyard, without using any chemical products, as well as his traditional way of making wine, respecting the fruit of the vineyard. His hard work and appreciation of the artful techniques enabled him to create his wines.