Les Tannes en Occitanie Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
mild chicken curry, grilled seafood, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hillsides of the Pays d'Oc, Les Tannes en Occitanie Viognier is a vibrant tribute to the ancient terroir of southern France. The name 'Les Tannes' refers to the unique clay-limestone soils of the region, which help retain essential moisture during the hot Mediterranean summers. Historically, Viognier was nearly lost to viticulture, but it has found a spectacular second home in the Languedoc under the stewardship of modern pioneers like Paul Mas. To capture the grape's delicate, exotic aromatics of white peach, violet, and apricot, the grapes are harvested during the cool of the night. A meticulous vinification process, including skin contact and fermentation at controlled low temperatures, ensures a wine of remarkable freshness, balanced by a round, silk-textured mouthfeel that reflects the warmth of its Occitan heritage.
🍾 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
Viognier
🍷 ABV
13.5%