ORANGE
Côté Mas
APPELLATION
Languedoc
GRAPE VARIETIES
55% Grenache Blanc, 25% Grenache Gris, 20% Macabeu
WINEMAKERS
Jean-Claude Mas
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol
13.5%
90POINTS
Innovation and a passion for the Languedoc are what drives Jean-Claude Mas. Since taking the helm of his family’s winery in 2000, he has prioritized sourcing the highest quality grapes to craft wines of authenticity and refinement. His range of Côté Mas Sud de France 1L blends convey the warmth, beauty, and grace of this southern French region. With playful labels of rustic picnic scenes, they embody Jean-Claude’s philosophy of le luxe rural, or rural, everyday luxury.
TERROIRVineyard soils are composed of clay and limestone, located at the foothills of the Pyrenees, in the Roussillon sub-region. The Mediterranean climate is warm and dry, with some regulating influence by the Atlantic ocean. Vines age from 7–35 years old; planting density is 4400 plants/ha at an altitude of 200–492’ asl.
WINEMAKING & VINTAGE NOTESThe grapes are harvested at night. Destemming is followed by a short maceration (6-8 days) under controlled temperatures. The color of the wine is obtained through this maceration. Pumping over is done several times to extract a maximum of fruit and aromas while preserving the natural process that results in a structured and supple wine.
TASTING NOTESA flamboyant orange color with copper highlights. On the nose, complex aromas of citrus with notes of white flowers and candied fruit. On the palate, tangerine and spices and a tannic mouthfeel with a slight acidity. Perfect as an aperitif, it also pairs well with fish dishes such as lobster with saffron, or small game meat.
RESOURCES
Côté Mas Portfolio
