Vignobles Paul Mas (Domaines Paul Mas)

Founded by the Mas family near Pézenas in the Hérault, with roots going back to 1892, Domaines Paul Mas is the largest privately-owned winery in France outside Champagne, led today by Jean-Claude Mas, who has been credited with transforming the quality image of the Languedoc. Wine Enthusiast named Paul Mas European Winery of the Year in 2020.

Blend

100% Marsanne

Tasting Profile

A generous and aromatic profile with yellow apple, pear, and honeyed notes — balanced and enjoyable (IWSC). The wine shows aromas of flowers, honeydew, and pear, with a smooth, round palate, good acidity, and an elegant finish with notes of acacia honey.

Region

IGP Pays d'Oc is one of the largest wine designations in France, covering the Languedoc-Roussillon region across four départements with around 120,000 hectares under vine and a Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers tempered by cooling winds. The flexible IGP rules allow 58 authorised grape varieties and varietal labelling, making it a hub for expressive, terroir-led single-varietal whites like Marsanne.

Price Context

Approximately £8–£10 in the UK (e.g. Majestic, ASDA); around $9–$12 USD at retail. Typically positioned as an accessible everyday-luxury wine.

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