Mas des Tannes, Les Tannes Organic Viticulture Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafting organic wines in the warm Mediterranean climate of the Languedoc requires a delicate touch, a challenge met beautifully by Mas des Tannes. Located on the slopes of the Hérault Valley, the vineyards for this Chardonnay benefit from clay-limestone soils that impart a distinct minerality and help retain crucial acidity. The grapes are harvested during the cool of the night to preserve their vibrant fruit profile. In the cellar, a portion of the blend undergoes fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel. This dual approach yields a wine that balances the rich, tropical notes of yellow peach and pineapple with a subtle touch of vanilla, toasted brioche, and a refreshing, clean finish. It is a testament to Jean-Claude Mas's philosophy of 'Luxe Rural'—making high-quality, sustainably farmed wines accessible to all.
🍾 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 100%
🍷 ABV
13.5%