Intense purple with garnet tints. Nose: spicy at first with leather notes. It develops blackcurrant and toasted aromas. Palate: full bodied, smooth tannins, a crisp acidity. Floral flavours, with a touch of white pepper, violet and ripe wild berries. Good length.

In 20 years, Jean-Claude Mas has become a reference for South of France wines. Old World wines with New World attitude is the essence of our character. Jean-Claude Mas is the owner and winemaker. The 15 Estates cover over 850 hectares and 40 varieties.. Our branded wines are made with grapes from our partner winegrowers, which represent 1500 ha of vineyards. This is how we can produce authentic and affordable great wines, what we claim to be an “everyday luxury”!

Vinification: careful selection of the best grapes after a mechanical harvest at night to avoid oxidation and preserve the maximum fruit expression. Destemming of the grapes, pneumatic pressing. Fermentation at 26°C on the first day and at 28°C max the next 4 days with selected yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration for 12 days at 25°C max with daily pumping over. Before undergoing a malolactic fermentation, 25 % of the wine is put in American oak barrels to age for 4 months (20% new oak), then it is blended with the remaining 75% of the cuvée to age in stainless steel vats. Soil types: Clayey limestone and gravel Average age of vines: 13 to 31 years Size: Royat cord Planting density: 4400 plants/ha Harvests: mechanical at night to avoid oxidation Average yield: 52 hl/ha Altitude: 150 to 250m Climate: Mediterranean at altitude.

Best served at 10-11°C with meat pies, game, grilled red meat, beef stew, roast chicken and both soft and hard cheeses