Domains Paul Mas

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At the helm of Domaines Paul Mas stands an inspired man: Jean-Claude Mas . A revealer of terroirs, a master of wine blending, he is today one of the major figures of the wine renaissance in Languedoc-Roussillon.

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Jean-Claude Mas: tirelessly prospecting

It was alongside his father, Paul Mas , that Jean-Claude Mas forged his profound understanding of terroir. His childhood close to the land laid the foundations of his expertise. For him, every decision is driven by the intuition and inspiration awakened by each unique encounter with the Languedoc and Catalan landscapes. Jean-Claude Mas is a terroir explorer. Between the Cévennes and the Montagne Noire to the north, and the Pyrenees to the south, he tirelessly traverses the territory of this vast vineyard stretching around the Gulf of Lion. His world is multifaceted: it is that of the Domaines Paul Mas . These estates encompass vineyards planted in the most prestigious appellations of Languedoc and Roussillon. Only a few, like him, work tirelessly to reveal the true character of these terroirs. Among them, he ranks among the very best. Because the Domaines Paul Mas group together nearly fifteen estates, enclosed properties and castles.

Domaines Paul Mas: shine widely

To grasp the spirit of the man, one must first understand the historical context from which the Domaines Paul Mas company developed. The heart of the family history is Château Paul Mas , located in the hamlet of Conas, near Pézenas. Not far from this first estate, the source of the initial impetus, lies Clos Astélia . Situated between Montagnac and Villeveyrac, this site, chosen as the company's headquarters since 2014, is also the perfect embodiment of a key concept dear to Jean-Claude Mas: Rural Luxury . From this central hub, where the spirit of the house lives on, radiate connections to all the Domaines Paul Mas properties . Listing just a few is like a Prévert-style inventory, a poetic expression of the terroir:

• Chateau Lauriga, at the foot of Canigou, in Roussillon ;
• Chateau Jeremiah, on the mineral lands of Corbières ;
• Chateau Martinolles, on the effervescent terroir of Limoux ;
• Chateau Villegly, notorious site of Minervois ; Domaine de la Ferrandiere, where the vines thrive on saline lands;
• Chateau Oustau Saint André, intimate of Costières de Nîmes;
• Castle of Crès Ricards, sitting on the Terrasses du Larzac ;
• Domain of Silenus, typical of Grés de Montpellier ;
• Chateau Mas des Tannes, closely linked to the old wine abbey of Valmagne;
• Clos Astelia, core of family history.

Côté Mas: to share luxuriously

Every creative winemaker builds their work by distinguishing their relationship with the vine and the terroir through a unique signature. For Jean-Claude Mas, a master slogan encapsulates this spirit: Rural Luxury . From this concept was born a brand that unites its expression. Conceived as a showcase for the productions and heritage of Domaines Paul Mas, it is called Côté Mas . Like the great ancient estates that pioneered viticultural abundance in Languedoc, Côté Mas brings together a gourmet restaurant, a tasting room, and a boutique on the Montagnac site. For the winemaker's motivation is primarily expressed through the promotion and mastery of a lifestyle that elevates rural life to the level of luxury. This Rural Luxury is above all driven by a passion for wine, where the cornerstone of Domaines Paul Mas rests on the mastery of blending. For while he is a unifier of terroirs, Jean-Claude Mas also stands out as a blender of great wines, whose demanding inspiration was forged under the tutelage of the great Italian oenologist Giorgio Grai . It is therefore understandable that the production of Domaines Paul Mas is dedicated to elevating wines from the most renowned terroirs of Languedoc and Roussillon to their highest potential.