Oenothéra 2024:
A Rewarded Expression of the Cœur d’Hérault Terroirs
The Oenothéra 2024 cuvée from Château des Crès Ricards, an estate owned by Domaines Paul Mas in Ceyras, has been awarded the Complex Red Trophy at the 2026 Salagou Cœur d’Hérault Wine Awards. This distinction highlights the unique character of the wine and its remarkable interpretation of the great terroirs of the Languedoc.
Through Oenothéra, Château des Crès Ricards continues to pursue a vision of winemaking deeply connected to its environment: Mediterranean wines that combine intensity, freshness and elegance with structure and precision.
The Salagou Cœur d’Hérault Wine Awards: Showcasing the Identity of Languedoc Terroirs
Each year, the Salagou Cœur d’Hérault Wine Awards celebrate wines that truly reflect the identity of this emblematic Languedoc territory. Between volcanic landscapes, Mediterranean influences, garrigue-covered hillsides and diverse soils, the Cœur d’Hérault offers a unique environment capable of producing wines with strong personality and authenticity.
The competition rewards wines that express the richness, balance and character of their terroir with clarity and precision.
Committed to promoting the terroirs of Southern France, Domaines Paul Mas regularly presents its wines at professional tastings and competitions of this kind. These distinctions help highlight the work carried out both in the vineyards and in the cellar while contributing to the international recognition of Languedoc appellations and estates.
Château des Crès Ricards: A Historic Estate in Ceyras
Located just a few kilometres from Lake Salagou, Château des Crès Ricards benefits from a typically Mediterranean environment shaped by warm days, cooler nights and soils that favour concentration and balance in the grapes.
The estate combines the historical identity of Languedoc winemaking with a modern approach focused on aromatic precision, respect for the fruit and the authentic expression of terroir.
This search for balance is fully reflected in Oenothéra 2024, a wine designed as the expression of a great red wine from the Cœur d’Hérault: deep yet refined, structured yet fresh, generous while maintaining elegance and finesse.
Oenothéra 2024: Depth, Freshness and Complexity
Made primarily from Syrah and Grenache, Oenothéra 2024 reveals a rich and layered aromatic profile.
The nose opens with notes of ripe dark fruits, spices, garrigue herbs and liquorice, supported by elegant structure and silky tannins. On the palate, the wine is generous and concentrated, balanced by a freshness that brings tension, precision and length.
This ability to combine intensity, harmony and complexity explains why the wine received the Complex Red Trophy, an award recognising wines with depth, persistence and distinctive personality.
Oenothéra 2024 perfectly illustrates the style of contemporary great Languedoc red wines: expressive, gastronomic and deeply rooted in their terroir.
A Wine Made for Gastronomy
Thanks to its structure and aromatic complexity, Oenothéra 2024 pairs beautifully with characterful cuisine and generous Mediterranean dishes.
This cuvée is particularly suited to:
- grilled rib of beef,
- herb-crusted rack of lamb,
- slow-cooked dishes,
- game meats,
- roasted vegetables with spices,
- and mature cheeses.
Served slightly cool, Oenothéra also reveals a vibrant freshness that beautifully balances its Mediterranean richness.
An Embodiment of the “Rural Luxury” Philosophy of Domaines Paul Mas
Through wines such as Oenothéra, Domaines Paul Mas promotes a distinctive vision of wine and the Southern French art of living: a sincere luxury rooted in terroirs, craftsmanship and Mediterranean culture.
This philosophy of Rural Luxury, dear to Jean-Claude Mas, is based on a simple idea: producing wines capable of authentically expressing the richness of the Languedoc terroirs while offering elegance, precision and pleasure.
The recognition received at the 2026 Salagou Cœur d’Hérault Wine Awards therefore celebrates not only a wine, but also the long-term work carried out at Château des Crès Ricards around the expression of the Ceyras terroirs.
Where to Buy Oenothéra 2024
The Oenothéra 2024 – Château des Crès Ricards cuvée is available now on the Côté Mas online wine boutique.
Discover the wine:
https://www.cote-mas.fr/produit/chateau-des-cres-ricards-oenothera/
FAQ – Oenothéra 2024
What type of wine is Oenothéra 2024?
Oenothéra 2024 is a red wine from the Languedoc region, produced at Château des Crès Ricards in Ceyras, in the heart of the Cœur d’Hérault. The wine offers a balanced Mediterranean style combining aromatic depth, freshness and structure.
Which grape varieties are used in Oenothéra 2024?
Oenothéra 2024 is primarily made from Syrah and Grenache, two iconic grape varieties of Southern France, bringing structure, spice, freshness and generous fruit expression.
What does the Complex Red Trophy mean?
The Complex Red Trophy recognises wines showing aromatic depth, length on the palate and balance between intensity, freshness and structure. The award highlights wines with genuine personality and complexity.
Where is Château des Crès Ricards located?
Château des Crès Ricards is located in Ceyras, in the heart of the Languedoc region, close to Lake Salagou. The estate benefits from Mediterranean terroirs known for producing expressive and balanced wines.
What food pairs well with Oenothéra 2024?
Oenothéra 2024 pairs particularly well with grilled meats, lamb, slow-cooked dishes, game and mature cheeses. Its structure and freshness also make it an excellent match for generous Mediterranean cuisine.
Where can I buy Oenothéra 2024?
Oenothéra 2024 from Château des Crès Ricards is available on the Côté Mas online boutique as well as in selected Domaines Paul Mas wine shops and retailers.