Domaines Paul Mas
La Forge Estate Syrah
Pays d'Oc IGP
Syrah
14
Sustainable
Tasting Notes
Fullbodied with velvety tannins, this Syrah reveals aromas of blackcurrant and violet with notes of leather and licorice coming through.
Cultivation
Limestone with gravel and clay soils.
Vinification
The fermentation takes place at 80°F maximum on the first day and the temperature is brought down to 75°F for the next four days. The maceration lasts for ten days in between 65°F and 73°F with daily pump overs. The wine is then very softly pressed with a pneumatic press and the first pressings are re-blended with the free run wine. 40% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in 225 liter oak barrels.
Aging
The wine is aged in American Oak (20% new) for six months.
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.