Winery
of the Week:
Domaines Paul Mas Family Estates
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Over
the last decade, Jean-Claude Mas has significantly
grown and enhanced Domaines Paul Mas with the
acquisition of several carefully selected properties throughout
the Languedoc. His portfolio of estates now accounts for over
440 acres of premium vineyards. The winery also works closely
with 80 growers and has an additional 2000 acres under contract.
A results is a rage of affordable offerings that do not compromise
on quality. Our tasting panel recently sampled a selection of
wines including bottles from three of the estate's brands:
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Paul
Mas Estate 2013 Picpoul De Pinet
Winery:
Paul Mas Estate
Grape(s): 100% Picpoul
Region: Languedoc, France
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of lemon, grapefruit, pear, and minerals rises
up from a glass. Citrus fruit, pear, and green apple flavors
emerge on the palate, along with hints of fresh minerals
and grass. A vibrant acidity and mineral backbone make
this an ideal wine to enjoy with food. Try a bottle with
white fish in a brown butter sauce.
Rating: 89 |
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Paul
Mas Estate 2013 Malbec
Winery:
Paul Mas Estate
Grape(s): 89% Malbec & 11% Cabernet
Franc
Region: Languedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Aromas of blackberries, currants, and black cherries come
together with notes of coffee and all-spice on the nose.
Flavors of bramble fruits and currants interweave with
suggestions of earth and cocoa on the palate. Dark and
robust, with rich tannins, enjoy a bottle with a hearty
beef stew.
Rating: 88 |
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Chateau
Paul Mas 2013 Belluguette
Winery:
Chateau Paul Mas
Grape(s): Vermentino 40%, Roussanne 30%,
Grenache Blanc 20%, & Viognier 10%
Region: Languedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
Fragrances of mango, pineapple, and honeydew meld with
nuances of caramel and oak on the nose. A sip delivers
flavors of ripe honeydew, guava, and pineapple, accented
by suggestions of honey, toasty oak, and minerals. A rich,
mouth-filling wine with a welcoming acidity, pair a bottle
with grilled fish.
Rating: 89 |
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Chateau
Paul Mas 2013 Clos Du Moulinas
Winery:
Chateau Paul Mas
Grape(s): 55% Syrah and 45% Grenache
Region: Languedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
Aromatics of cherries, plums, and currants are accented
by traces of vanilla and pepper on the nose. With a sip,
flavors of black cherry, red currant, and blackberry unfold
into suggestions of spice, minerals, and anise. A smooth
wine with plush tannins and lively flavors, it will pair
nicely with your favorite lamb dish.
Rating: 90 |
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Arrogant
Frog 2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Arrogant Frog
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Languedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
Notes of gooseberry, grapefruit, and lime meld with a
hint of fresh minerals on the nose. The palate offers
flavors of citrus fruits and gooseberry that come together
with nuances of grass and minerals. Lively yet balanced,
it's a very approachable wine.
Rating: 88 |
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Arrogant
Frog 2013 Pinot Noir
Winery:
Arrogant Frog
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Languedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
A bouquet of strawberries, plums, cherries, and vanilla
rises up from a glass. A sip reveals flavors of bing cherry,
red plum, and strawberry accented by notes of vanilla
and minerals. A bright Pinot that's fruit-driven, enjoy
a bottle with a mushroom risotto.
Rating: 87 |
By
Jason Barlow
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— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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