Marsanne Tannes Occitane
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy vegetable risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hillsides of the Pays d'Oc, the Les Tannes Occitanes Marsanne is a vibrant expression of the Languedoc's rich viticultural heritage. The name 'Tannes' refers to the historic parcel of land where these vines thrive, rooted in gravelly clay and limestone soils that enjoy a classic Mediterranean climate. Crafted by Jean-Claude Mas, this wine marries traditional Southern French winemaking with modern precision. To balance freshness with complexity, a portion of the hand-harvested Marsanne grapes undergoes fermentation and short aging in French and American oak barrels, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel. This technique coaxes out the grape's signature rich texture, delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle, and ripe pear notes, reflecting the warmth and rustic elegance of the Occitan countryside.
🍾 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
100% Marsanne
🍷 ABV
12.5% - 13.5%