Les Faisses Limoux Chardonnay

Winemaker Paul Mas on the winery

“We are Domaines Paul Mas, a family-owned wine business from the Languedoc that has been making wine since 1892. Under the direction of Jean-Claude Mas, we combine the rich winemaking traditions of southern France with a modern approach to quality and style. We call our philosophy Le Luxe Rural: the best of our region, crafted with care and presented in an approachable, contemporary style. We work with a wide range of terroirs and grape varieties, aiming to give each wine its own identity and to showcase the diversity and refinement of the Languedoc.”

And on Limoux, France

“Our Les Faïsses comes from Limoux, a higher-altitude area of the Languedoc where cool nights help Chardonnay grapes retain their natural acidity. The vineyards grow on terraces of limestone and pebbles. We carefully harvest the grapes and slowly ferment the juice in oak barrels at around 16 °C. Around 60% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, softening its acidity. The wine then spends nine months ageing in French and American oak, one-third of which is new. This brings together ripe tropical fruit and citrus with hazelnut, brioche and subtle vanilla, creating a full-bodied, creamy wine balanced by refined freshness.”