Jean-Claude Mas is one of the success stories of French winemaking. Starting in the late 1990s, he made a name for producing a series of very well made, keenly priced wines. In a short period, he created Domaines Paul Mas, 15 estates comprising 600 hectares of vines spread out across the Languedoc Roussillon region of France. Both of today’s wines are from Château Paul Mas, one of his estates in the Languedoc. While not cheap, they offer great value for money.
Château Paul Mas 2024, Parcelle Belleguette, Languedoc Blanc, Domaines Paul Mas
13.5%, €15.99 down from €17.99
Delicious rich and textured white wine with mouth-watering ripe exotic fruits and hints of vanilla. This would go nicely with rich shellfish recipes featuring scallops or lobster, white meats and lightly spicy chicken dishes.
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Château Paul Mas 2023, Clos des Mûres, Languedoc, Domaines Paul Mas
14.5%, €15.99 down from €17.99
Full-bodied, rich and smooth with abundant sultry ripe dark fruits overlaid with spice and woodsmoke. Perfect autumnal drinking with roast red meats, hearty casseroles or firm cheeses.
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