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Over the last decade, Jean-Claude Mas has significantly grown and enhanced Domaines Paul Mas with the acquisition of several carefully selected properties throughout the Languedoc. His portfolio of estates now accounts for over 440 acres of premium vineyards. The winery also works closely with 80 growers and has an additional 2000 acres under contract. A results is a rage of affordable offerings that do not compromise on quality. Our tasting panel recently sampled a selection of wines including bottles from three of the estate’s brands:
Paul Mas Estate 2013 Picpoul De Pinet
Grape(s): 100% Picpoul
Region: Languedoc, France
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of lemon, grapefruit, pear, and minerals rises up from a glass. Citrus fruit, pear, and green apple flavors emerge on the palate, along with hints of fresh minerals and grass. A vibrant acidity and mineral backbone make this an ideal wine to enjoy with food. Try a bottle with white fish in a brown butter sauce.
Rating: 89
Paul Mas Estate 2013 Malbec
Grape(s): 89% Malbec & 11% Cabernet Franc
Region: Languedoc, France
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of blackberries, currants, and black cherries come together with notes of coffee and all-spice on the nose. Flavors of bramble fruits and currants interweave with suggestions of earth and cocoa on the palate. Dark and robust, with rich tannins, enjoy a bottle with a hearty beef stew.
Rating: 88
Chateau Paul Mas 2013 Belluguette
Grape(s): Vermentino 40%, Roussanne 30%, Grenache Blanc 20%, & Viognier 10%
Region: Languedoc, France
Price: 25-30
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of mango, pineapple, and honeydew meld with nuances of caramel and oak on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of ripe honeydew, guava, and pineapple, accented by suggestions of honey, toasty oak, and minerals. A rich, mouth-filling wine with a welcoming acidity, pair a bottle with grilled fish.
Rating: 89
Chateau Paul Mas 2013 Clos Du Moulinas
Grape(s): 55% Syrah and 45% Grenache
Region: Languedoc, France
Price: 25-30
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of cherries, plums, and currants are accented by traces of vanilla and pepper on the nose. With a sip, flavors of black cherry, red currant, and blackberry unfold into suggestions of spice, minerals, and anise. A smooth wine with plush tannins and lively flavors, it will pair nicely with your favorite lamb dish.
Rating: 90
Arrogant Frog 2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Languedoc, France
Price: 5-10
Tasting Notes:
Notes of gooseberry, grapefruit, and lime meld with a hint of fresh minerals on the nose. The palate offers flavors of citrus fruits and gooseberry that come together with nuances of grass and minerals. Lively yet balanced, it’s a very approachable wine.
Rating: 88
Arrogant Frog 2013 Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Languedoc, France
Price: 5-10
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of strawberries, plums, cherries, and vanilla rises up from a glass. A sip reveals flavors of bing cherry, red plum, and strawberry accented by notes of vanilla and minerals. A bright Pinot that’s fruit-driven, enjoy a bottle with a mushroom risotto.
Rating: 87
