De Prima Perla
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
fresh oysters, fruit tarts, cured meats
✨ Technical Specifications
Prima Perla, which translates to 'First Pearl', is a sparkling Rosé crafted by Domaines Paul Mas, paying homage to the Languedoc's historic sparkling wine heritage—specifically Limoux, where sparkling wine production predates Champagne. This cuvée is crafted using the traditional method, where secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle. Sourced from clay-limestone soils in cooler, high-altitude vineyard sites, the grapes retain their essential, vibrant acidity. The wine undergoes aging on its lees to develop a delicate complexity, resulting in a refined sparkling rosé characterized by its fine, persistent bubbles, bright red berry notes, and elegant, creamy texture.
🍾 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
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
12%