2020 Domaines Paul Mas Clos Astelia Le Grand Blanc

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Domaines Paul Mas was founded in 1892. The current owner is Jean-Claude Mas and he is without a doubt the pioneer in the revival of the Languedoc as a region for quality wines. Jean-Claude characterizes his wines as 'Le Luxe Rural', rural luxury. With international grape varieties he has given the Languedoc 'new world' allure. And with his fashionable wines from local grapes, he has made the local character of the Languedoc hip again among wine lovers. Hubrecht Duijker rightly calls Jean-Claude Mas a 'wine wizard' and at Grandcruwijnen we are the only ones in the Netherlands who also carry the high-end Grandcru's from Paul Mas.

18 years after the start of the Domaines Paul Mas adventure, Jean-Claude Mas has taken on a new challenge: designing a wine project from A to Z to produce top quality wines. He created from scratch Clos Astelia, an estate that concentrates the best plots, a state-of-the-art winery inspired by nature, meticulous work in biodynamics. Astelia is the birth of a new wine-growing tradition in Languedoc. Astelia is a combination of the letters of Jean Claude's 4 daughters: Astrid, Elisa, Apolline and Estelle.

The Clos Astelia Le Grand Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Piquepoul. Coming from the appellation: IGP Terre du Midi. The wine is certified organic. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 120 meters on a gravelly clay-limestone soil with black clay. Everything is harvested by hand. The entire vinification
process happens with the help of gravity. Bruising of the entire bunches with fermentation of each grape variety separately for 3 to 4 weeks at 16°C. The first part of fermentation takes place in barrels and then in oak barrels. After malolactic fermentation the wine gets
an aging of 5-7 months in oak barrels. The wine is bottled without the addition of sulphites and is then left to mature in the bottle for some time.

The Clos Astelia Le Grand Blanc has a shiny and bright golden color in the glass with subtle and elegant notes of currants, rose, white fruit and licorice in the nose, with notes of vanilla and spices. This Le Grand Blanc is powerful, with fresh, balanced and a round mouthfeel with some notes of oak and minerality
in the finish. Do not serve this beautiful wine too cold (12 ° C). This is a wonderful glass to enjoy standalone and is perfect with fish dishes, mixed salads and light cheeses such as brie, goat cheese, ossau iraty. This is also a wine that can still be kept well if stored properly. In addition to the contents, the bottle is also a jewel on the table.

The vineyard, the house, the cellars, the bottle, my daughters Astrid, Elisa, Apolline and Estelle are ASTELIA. In 1998 my first wine was a Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah blend, the fruit of my experience with great terroirs. It is also the result of an ambition: to demonstrate that the Languedoc is the country of the largest Cabernet-Sauvignon. Above all, this wine is the highlight of the dream part that fuels my passion, a symbol of "rural luxury ". Jean Claude Mas

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

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Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Languedoc-Rousillon
Appellation Pays d’Oc
Winery Paul Mas
Grape Grenache, Picpoul, Viognier
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2019
Drinking as of 2023
Drinking till 2038
Alcohol % 14.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
James Suckling rating 93
Tasting Profiles Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard

Professional Reviews

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James Suckling

93

Wijnhuis

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The history of Domaine Paul Mas begins over a century ago, when Auguste Mas worked 9 hectares of vineyards in the Midi. In 1934 his son Raymond Mas purchased the Domaine de Montredon and in the years that followed the estate was expanded to over 120 hectares by his sons Paul and Maxime. Today, the Domaine is managed by Paul's two sons: Jean Claude and Michel. The vineyards are not a continuous block, but are located in a few densely spaced, climatic and soil-technical zones in the Midi.

A combination of wine making as it happens in the New World and relying on the traditions of the Old World to give the wines their own distinctive character, with a sharp focus on quality, that's what 'Les Domaines Paul Mas' is for state. The philosophy of 'Les Domaines Paul Mas' is aimed at preserving the typicity of the soil and grape variety, while at the same time presenting a wine that matches what consumers demand today: lots of fruit, concentration, color, aroma and taste.

When Jean Claude Mas started winemaking, he immediately became completely familiar with the world of wine growing. From the ways of pruning to harvesting at optimal ripeness, with an open mind and full of passion, he worked tirelessly to improve every vineyard even further. Jean Claude hates chemical products and has banned them years ago. His vineyards are cultivated with minimal intervention, and the majority are fully organically processed, even those that are not (yet) certified. Jean Claude Mas also likes to experiment. He is researching the possibilities of new, strong grape varieties that do not require treatment, such as Prior and Souvignier Gris. Irrigation is also high on Jean Claude's priority list. That is why he is now working on a new form of irrigation, together with irrigation company Netafim, the most important irrigation company in the world. Together they are currently experimenting in a Syrah vineyard with an irrigation system that can deliver the right amount of water with high accuracy.

The advance of Domaines Paul Mas can really be called a success story. In the past 20 years, the winery has grown from 35 to 850 hectares of vineyards, spread over 15 different domains. Some 22 million bottles are produced each year and are sold in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Read along with a small piece of history full of dynamism and ambition about the current owner and founder Jean Claude Mas, who is still looking for challenges and new innovations. About 20 years ago, Jean Claude inherited 35 hectares from his father and made his first wines. It turned out to be the starting signal for much more ...

2002: Jean Claude buys Domaine Astruc . Until then, Jean Claude worked with purchased grapes, which he produces in his beloved style, the modern style.
2005: Launch of the wine range 'Arrogant Frog' (recognizable by the frog with the French beret). This new, humorous range is highly appreciated internationally and proves to be a resounding success.
2006: The purchase of domaines Les Tannes and Teramas Astruc. In the following years, many more purchases followed and new vineyards were planted in beautiful terroirs, according to innovative and organic principles.
2011: Introduction of 'Le Luxe Rural' better known as Jean Claude's motto. The meaning is 'rural luxury' where wine and products of local origin are central. In this year, the special restaurant Côté Mas is opened, which is located right between the vineyards.
2014: Introduction 'Signed by Jean Claude Mas'. From that time, Jean Claude's signature was added to the label of each bottle. Jean Claude said: "It took me 15 years to master all aspects of winemaking: from vineyard cultivation to vinification, marketing and final product. From that moment on, it felt right to sign the adding bottles. ”
2018: Establishment of Clos Astélia. This domain is a dream come true for Jean Claude. The 13-hectare domain has the latest facilities and is surrounded by the most beautiful terroirs.
2019: In the years 2010-2019, various new domaines will be purchased in different terroirs. Jean Claude is groundbreaking! For example, he buys the beautiful Château Lauriga in Roussillon. When looking for new domaines, Jean Claude always envisions 2 types of domaines: wineries where beautiful wines can be made with an excellent price / quality ratio, think Domaine Astruc. And also domaines with vineyards in the most special terroirs of Languedoc-Roussillon, such as Château Lauriga in Roussillon.
The aim has always been to put the most special terroirs of Languedoc-Roussillon in the spotlight for the general public by connecting tradition with a modern way of making.
2020: This is the year of the top cuvées that are terroir-oriented. Jean Claude selects his most beautiful terroirs and turns them into a series of top cuvées that show the best of Languedoc, such as the Laurinya and Clos Astélia .

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