Cote Mas L'Esprit du Midi
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, fresh Mediterranean salads, seafood linguine
✨ Technical Specifications
Cote Mas L'Esprit du Midi Blanc captures the vibrant, sun-drenched essence of the Languedoc in southern France—literally translating to 'The Spirit of the South.' Crafted by Jean-Claude Mas, this white blend is sourced from clay-limestone soils influenced by Mediterranean breezes. To preserve its bright, aromatic profile and crisp acidity, the grapes undergo cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with no oak aging. This approach highlights the pure, expressive fruit character of traditional Languedoc varieties, offering a refreshing glimpse into the region's relaxed 'Luxe Rural' lifestyle.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by fourth-generation vigneron Jean-Claude Mas, Domaines Paul Mas has become a preeminent force redefining modern viticulture in the Languedoc. Blending centuries of familial heritage dating back to 1892 with a contemporary New World dynamism, the estate champions a philosophy Jean-Claude terms 'rural luxury'—delivering site-expressive, terroir-focused wines of tremendous value and character. The extensive vineyard holdings span diverse terroirs across Pézenas, Montagnac, Limoux, and Terrasses du Larzac, anchored by clay-limestone soils, river gravels, and fossil-rich deposits under the moderating influence of Mediterranean sea breezes and cooling Tramontane winds. Viticulture balances widespread organic conversion certified via Ecocert with rigorous HVE Level 3 environmental management. Vinification emphasizes varietal precision, supple extraction, and judicious French and American oak maturation. The producer's benchmark bottlings include the Réserve Single Vineyard Collection La Forge, the organically farmed Mas des Tannes cuvées, and the vibrant, food-friendly Côté Mas portfolio.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Terret
🍷 ABV
12.5%