Les Tannes en Occitanie Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Crisp dry white wine · Domaines Paul Mas (Jean-Claude Mas)
Vintage: 2019
Type
Crisp dry white wine
Producer
Domaines Paul Mas (Jean-Claude Mas)
Country
France
Vintage
2019
Region & Appellation
Languedoc-Roussillon, IGP Pays d'Oc
Grape Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color & Appearance
Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights, clear, bright, with light legs indicating moderate alcohol and body.
Aroma Profile
Intense primary aromas of boxwood, citrus, green apple, white peach, and subtle herbal notes of freshly cut grass.
Tasting Notes
A refreshing and vibrant attack leading into a zesty mid-palate of crisp orchard fruits and citrus, finishing clean and dry with lingering mineral freshness.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by notes of lime, grapefruit, green pear, and hints of tropical passionfruit balanced by mineral undertones.
Body & Texture
Light to medium-bodied with a crisp, refreshing, and smooth mouthfeel.
Acidity & Tannins
High, mouth-watering acidity that provides a lively and structured backbone.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with minimal residual sugar.
Alcohol Content
12.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Un-oaked, fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit purity.
Food Pairings
Ideal with autumn seafood, grilled white fish, goat cheese salads, and herb-roasted chicken.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a standard white wine glass; enjoy within its youth.
Price Range
12 to 18 USD
Quality Assessment
Good everyday value wine, consistently well-made, scoring around 85-88 points from critics.
Production Methods
Night harvesting to preserve aromas, gentle pneumatic pressing, cool temperature fermentation in stainless steel.
Terroir
Clay and limestone soils benefiting from Mediterranean sunshine tempered by cool night breezes from the nearby sea.
History & Heritage
Domaines Paul Mas represents a synthesis of Old World tradition and New World innovation in the Languedoc, spearheaded by Jean-Claude Mas.
Interesting Facts
The wine proudly displays the Sud de France logo, highlighting the sunny and diverse heritage of the Occitanie region.
Cellaring Potential
Best enjoyed young within 2 to 3 years of the vintage to capture optimal freshness.
Similar Wines
French Sauvignon Blancs from Touraine, crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, or Picpoul de Pinet.