Paul Mas Reserve Single Vineyard Collection Languedoc Blanc

Winemaker Paul Mas on the winery

“We are Domaines Paul Mas, based in the Languedoc in southern France. Since Jean-Claude Mas took the helm in 2000, we have built on our family’s winemaking heritage with a modern approach to quality and terroir. We work with a wide range of grape varieties and vineyard sites, aiming to showcase the richness of southern France without losing freshness. Our style combines Mediterranean ripeness with a focus on balance and elegance. For our Réserve Single Vineyard Collection, we select grapes to create wines with added depth and a distinctive character, allowing the different varieties to complement one another.”

And on Languedoc, France

“Our white Réserve comes from the Languedoc, where the Mediterranean climate encourages ripe grapes and the region’s clay-limestone soils contribute structure and minerality. We blend four grape varieties: 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Marsanne, 20% Vermentino and 10% Viognier. We vinify each variety separately to preserve its individual character. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at 16–18°C. The wine then matures on its fine lees for four to five months. Through bâtonnage, we regularly stir the wine to bring it back into contact with the lees, adding roundness and texture. On the nose, we find mango, pineapple and floral notes; the full-bodied palate combines ripe fruit with spicy vanilla nuances and a lingering finish.”