Paul Mas Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mures

Wine information: Château Paul Mas is part of the Domaines Paul Mas and now covers a surface of 22 hectares located on the hills between the Herault valley and the Mediterranean sea coast near the villages of Montagnac and Sète. The vineyard enjoys a South, south west exposure with the cooling influence from the sea. The Clos des Mûres vineyard is a specific vineyard of 11 hectares, part of the Château Paul Mas, surrounded by wild mulberry (mûres) plants. This wine has been crafted by Michel Mas and Jean Claude Mas, inheritors of the more than 100 years old winemaking tradition of their family. Clos des Mures is a blend of Syrah 85%, Grenache 10% and Mourvedre 5%. The Syrah vines are between 24 and 44 years old, the Grenache 45 years old. 20% of the blend undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. The 80% remaining goes into oak barrels after malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 11 months in French and American Seguin Moreau and François Frére oak barrels 30% new oak barrels, 35% 1-year-old oak barrels, 35% 2-year-old oak barrel.

Tasting Notes: Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mures has an intense garnet red colour with ruby tints. A complex nose of blackcurrants, violets and dark chocolate evolving towards red berry and hazelnut notes. A well-balanced palate with smooth tannins, rich fruit character and a long length finishing on liquorice and toasty notes.

Food & Wine match: Best served with grilled red meats, rack of lamb, pasta, game and soft cheeses.

 
     

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