Muscat Saint Jean Minervois
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Lemon tart, Roquefort blue cheese, apricot galette
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the unique enclave of Saint-Jean-de-Minervois in the Languedoc, this sweet Vin Doux Naturel is crafted by Paul Mas to showcase the exceptional expression of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Grown on a high-altitude, sun-drenched limestone plateau where the white stones reflect heat by day and cool mountain breezes preserve acidity by night, the grapes develop intense aromatic concentration. The winemaking follows the traditional mutage process, where neutral grape spirit is added to the fermenting must to halt fermentation, preserving the grape's natural luscious sugars and vibrant fresh fruit character. Historically, Muscat from this region has been prized since Roman times for its exquisite balance of sweetness and refreshing acidity.
🍾 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
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains 100%
🍷 ABV
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