Merlot Tannes Occitanie
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled pork chops, medium-aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hillsides of the Pays d'Oc, the 'Les Tannes en Occitanie' Merlot by Paul Mas is a vibrant testament to the region's organic viticulture. The name 'Tannes' pays homage to the clay and limestone soils of the Languedoc, which retain vital moisture during the hot Mediterranean summers. This cuvée is crafted with a philosophy of 'Luxe Rural,' blending traditional southern warmth with modern precision. A portion of the wine is aged in French and American oak barrels to add subtle notes of vanilla and spice, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel to preserve the pure, luscious black plum and cherry fruit characteristics that define the Merlot grape in this historic terroir. It captures the spirit of Occitanie, a land rich with medieval history, Cathar castles, and a deeply rooted winemaking 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
Merlot 100%
🍷 ABV
13.5%