Reserve Saint Hilaire Vineyard Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, grilled salmon, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the Saint Hilaire estate in the cooler, clay-limestone hillsides of the Languedoc, this Pinot Noir pays homage to the region's rich monastic winemaking heritage. The nearby Abbey of Saint-Hilaire is famously celebrated as the birthplace of sparkling wine in 1531. Benefiting from Mediterranean warmth tempered by cooling oceanic breezes, the grapes achieve optimal ripeness while retaining vibrant acidity. The wine is crafted with meticulous care, utilizing partial aging in French oak barrels to impart subtle spice and structure, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel to preserve the pure, expressive red berry fruit profile that defines this elegant southern French Pinot Noir.
🍾 About the Producer
Rooted in a viticultural heritage dating back to 1892, Domaines Paul Mas in its modern form was established in 2000 by visionary winemaker Jean-Claude Mas near Pézenas in the Languedoc region of southern France. Driven by the philosophy of 'Luxe Rural'—creating accessible, everyday luxury wines—the estate seamlessly marries centuries-old French tradition with dynamic, New World-inspired winemaking techniques. Across an expansive collection of distinct terroirs spanning the Languedoc, Roussillon, and Mediterranean coastline, the domaine practices meticulous and sustainable viticulture. Domaines Paul Mas is widely celebrated for its expressive single-varietal bottlings, such as Marsanne and Syrah under the Les Tannes label, charming regional blends like Claude Val, and refined appellation wines from Pézenas.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13% - 13.5%