Domaines Paul Mas
La Forge Estate Chardonnay
IGP Pays d'Oc
Chardonnay 100%
13.5
Sustainable
Tasting Notes
Bright gold straw in color, this wine reveals elegant aromas of tropical fruits, hazelnuts, pineapple, lime blossom, and quince, accented by a hint of vanilla and toasted bread, leading to a rich and mellow palate with balanced acidity and a long, satisfying finish.
Cultivation
Vines grow on limestone soils with gravel.
Vinification
De-stemming, pneumatic pressing, and cold settling (10 ° C). 80% of the wine ferments for 2 weeks in stainless steel tanks and 20% in American oak barrels. The malolactic fermentation is carried out on 35% of the cuvée.
Aging
Barrel aged for 4 months.
Paul Mas is a family-owned estate that has grown in just 20 years from a local winery into one of the largest privately-owned wine companies in France outside Champagne, distributing over 22 million bottles across more than 70 countries. The estate honors the legacy of Raymond Mas, Jean-Claude Mas’s grandfather, whose traditional, chemical-free farming and careful winemaking inspired the family’s approach. Today, the estate is owned by Jean-Claude Mas, and its wines exhibit a signature style of ripe fruit, balanced tannins, subtle oak, and harmonious consistency. From Arrogant Frog to La Forge Estate and Paul Mas Reserve, the winery combines respect for the vineyard with mindful innovation, including non-added sulfite wines, sustainable certifications, and creative packaging, producing wines that reflect both the exceptional Languedoc terroir and the family’s dedication to quality and tradition.