Name: Paul Mas Paul Mas
Brand: Paul Mas

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The Vignobles Paul Mas Merlot 2024 is a 100% Merlot IGP Pays d'Oc varietal wine from the Languedoc, crafted under the flagship Paul Mas label by Jean-Claude Mas. It represents the estate's approachable, fruit-forward style — ripe and expressive with Mediterranean character. The wine has earned recognition at international competitions, with the 2022 vintage receiving a Gold medal at the Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages.

Vignobles Paul Mas (Les Domaines Paul Mas)

Led by Jean-Claude Mas, Domaines Paul Mas is the largest privately-owned winery in France outside Champagne, with over 850 hectares across 15 estates in the Languedoc, distributing over 22 million bottles to more than 80 countries, and named European Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast in 2020.

Blend

100% Merlot

Tasting Profile

Shows a medium-deep colour with a purple hue, a pure nose of fresh berries, violet and plum with no noticeable oak, and a light to medium body that is fresh and rounded with a soft texture and medium length.

Region

IGP Pays d'Oc is France's leading export designation by volume, covering around 120,000 hectares across the Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France, from the Mediterranean coastline to the Pyrenees — a sun-drenched region with 58 permitted grape varieties and a long viticultural history stretching back over 2,600 years.

Price Context

Typically retails around $11–$15 USD / £10–£15 GBP per 750ml bottle, making it an accessible everyday wine.

Food Pairings

🥩 Grilled red meats & steak🍔 Gourmet burgers🍖 BBQ & chargrilled dishes🍝 Tomato-based pasta dishes🧀 Soft and semi-hard cheeses

Critic Scores

Gold Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages