Mas Tannes Classique Chardonnay Vermentino
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the organically farmed vineyards of Domaines Paul Mas in the Hérault valley of the Languedoc, the Mas Tannes Classique Chardonnay Vermentino is a brilliant expression of modern Southern French winemaking. This cuvée beautifully marries the rich, structural elegance of Chardonnay with the vibrant, aromatic freshness of Vermentino, locally known as Rolle. Grown on clay-limestone slopes influenced by Mediterranean breezes, the grapes are harvested at night to preserve their delicate primary aromas. The wine undergoes a meticulous cool fermentation, with a portion of the Chardonnay receiving light oak aging to add complexity and texture, while the Vermentino is kept entirely in stainless steel to maintain its crisp, citrusy drive. This harmonious blend captures the essence of the estate's 'Luxe Rural' philosophy, offering an approachable yet sophisticated white wine that reflects the sun-drenched terroir of the Pays d'Oc.
🍾 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, Vermentino
🍷 ABV
13.5%