Mas Onesime

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Owned by Olivier Villaneuva , Mas Onésime is located in La Liquière in the Faugères appellation . Its production can undoubtedly be summed up in its motto: great wine of character.

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Independence on the horizon

An encounter with Olivier Villaneuva is unforgettable. His charisma is evident from the very first words. This impression always stems from a simple truth: that you are speaking with a winemaker deeply committed to his terroir and determined to produce great wines. His character lends itself perfectly to this, blending the vitality of Spain through his paternal ancestry with a deep-rooted love for the Faugères terroir through his maternal lineage. Watched over this lineage is the founding figure of his grandfather, Onésime, whose name perpetuates the estate's memory. In this story spanning generations, it was Olivier's father, Emmanuel, who contributed to the expansion of the estate, which now covers approximately one hundred hectares. Long dedicated to the cooperative, the vineyards, which returned to Olivier's hands in 1999, are gradually gaining independence. Initially comprising around ten hectares cultivated as an independent winery, Le Mas Onésime will soon have around twenty hectares managed under organic label.

The magic of shales

Faugères is first and foremost a terroir of schist, whose geology defines the boundaries of the appellation. On this terroir, nestled against the foothills of the Espinouse and Caroux massifs, the richness of the nuances between individual plots stems as much from the variation in mineral veins as from the changes in altitude. At Mas Onésime , the vines climb the slopes of hillsides that range from 280 to 360 meters in height. Cinsault, this Pinot Noir of the Languedoc , holds a unique place here. Primarily sourced from old vines, it grows alongside Grenache and Carignan. On this vineyard facing the distant horizon of the sea, the signature is undeniably Mediterranean. The voluptuously expressive character of Mas Onésime wines arises primarily from this distinctive and singular potential. The goal is clearly to achieve the highest expressions of the terroir. The resulting high standards are summed up in meticulous choices: regulated yields, manual harvesting, gravity-fed fermentation, and aging focused on the fruit.

Great wine of character

When Olivier Villaneuva describes the desired profile of Mas Onésime wines, his statement is clear: " elegant, refined, and profound wines that reflect all the authenticity and minerality of the terroir ." The formula is irrefutable and finds its perfect illustration in the tasting. The range of wines is characterized by precision, and each name is itself an ambassador of the spirit that conceived it. Starting with L'Insoumis , whose full personality is expressed in a white wine made from 100% Chardonnay (outside the appellation), alongside a rosé and a red wine from the Faugères AOP . The rosé pays homage to Cinsault, while the red is a blend of Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, and Syrah. There is also Cinsault , a single-varietal red wine without sulfites, a true celebration of the fruit, the secret of which Olivier Villaneuva holds, thanks to an aging process entirely dedicated to its aromatic intensity. Then comes Le Sillon , which traces its profile with a freshness and complexity inherited from a dominant Grenache, nuanced with Carignan, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Finally, Le Paradis Caché , the jewel of the estate , whose generous nose blends the spontaneity of red fruits with hints of pear and chocolate on the finish. From this experience emerges not a conviction, but a self-evident truth, for which the house motto – Mas Onésime , a great wine of character – finds its most authentic expression in the voluptuous experience of each cuvée.