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\u201cLike the Super Tuscans, I created a Grand Occitan range intended to highlight the unique character of Languedoc wines, by making vintages from grape varieties that cross the world of Appellations of Origin and that of protected indications. : produce Cabernet Sauvignon on lands with an appellation of origin, linking the world of tradition and modernity to create great wines. Languedoc is a set of micro terroirs that the Astelia range expresses through plots which, although neighboring, have different soils, humidity, exposure and altitude so that each of them perfectly accommodates a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Syrah and a Grenache: Grangette 111, Tannes 122 or Chalamat 178. The numbers on each cuv\u00e9es reflect the altitude of the plots, all of which are located within a 2km radius. \u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Jean-Claude Mas<\/em><\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n \u201cLike the Super Tuscans, I created a Grand Occitan range intended to highlight the unique character of Languedoc wines, by making vintages from grape varieties that cross the world of Appellations of Origin and that of protected indications. : produce Cabernet Sauvignon on lands with an appellation of origin, linking the world of tradition and modernity to create great wines. Languedoc is a set of micro terroirs that the Astelia range expresses through plots which, although neighboring, have different soils, humidity, exposure and altitude so that each of them perfectly accommodates a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Syrah and a Grenache: Grangette 111, Tannes 122 or Chalamat 178. The numbers on each cuv\u00e9es reflect the altitude of the plots, all of which are located within a 2km radius. \u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Jean-Claude Mas<\/em><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cLike the Super Tuscans, I created a Grand Occitan range intended to highlight the unique character of Languedoc wines, by making vintages from grape varieties that cross the world of Appellations of Origin and that of protected indications. : produce Cabernet Sauvignon on lands with an appellation of origin, linking the world of tradition and modernity to create great wines. Languedoc is a set of micro terroirs that the Astelia range expresses through plots which, although neighboring, have different soils, humidity, exposure and altitude so that each of them perfectly accommodates a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Syrah and a Grenache: Grangette 111, Tannes 122 or Chalamat 178. The numbers on each cuv\u00e9es reflect the altitude of the plots, all of which are located within a 2km radius. \u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Jean-Claude Mas<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”80%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” border_color_top=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_wc_images product=”17676″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}” min_height__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_wc_images][et_pb_wc_title product=”17676″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” 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type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F5F4E9″ width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In this article:<\/strong><\/p>\n Grand Occitan:<\/strong> Where Languedoc tradition meets modernity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Languedoc:<\/strong> A land of contrasts and elevations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n ASTELIA Grand Occitan:<\/strong> Three exceptional cuvees<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Winemaking as an art form:<\/strong> Precision, patience, and perfection<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n C\u00f4t\u00e9 Mas exclusivity:<\/strong> Wines available here \u2014 and nowhere else<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n A new way to taste Languedoc:<\/strong> Pairings, moments, and emotions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n ASTELIA Grand Occitan:<\/strong> The promise of a truly modern French wine<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n The Ambition Behind a Great Languedoc Wine<\/strong><\/p>\n With this statement, Jean-Claude Mas reveals the philosophy behind a rare and daring project: to craft Languedoc wines that can stand alongside the world\u2019s greatest crus\u2014without ever losing their Mediterranean soul.<\/p>\n The ASTELIA Grand Occitan<\/strong> collection embodies that vision. Inspired by the free spirit of the Super Tuscans, it combines the discipline of appellations with the boldness of independent creation, resulting in wines of depth, expression, and timeless character.<\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n The Ambition Behind a Great Languedoc Wine<\/strong><\/p>\n With this statement, Jean-Claude Mas reveals the philosophy behind a rare and daring project: to craft Languedoc wines that can stand alongside the world\u2019s greatest crus\u2014without ever losing their Mediterranean soul.<\/p>\n The ASTELIA Grand Occitan<\/strong> collection embodies that vision. Inspired by the free spirit of the Super Tuscans, it combines the discipline of appellations with the boldness of independent creation, resulting in wines of depth, expression, and timeless character.<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Ambition Behind a Great Languedoc Wine<\/strong><\/p>\n With this statement, Jean-Claude Mas reveals the philosophy behind a rare and daring project: to craft Languedoc wines that can stand alongside the world\u2019s greatest crus\u2014without ever losing their Mediterranean soul.<\/p>\n The ASTELIA Grand Occitan<\/strong> collection embodies that vision. Inspired by the free spirit of the Super Tuscans, it combines the discipline of appellations with the boldness of independent creation, resulting in wines of depth, expression, and timeless character.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Perfect Harmony of Terroir, Altitude, and Human Touch<\/strong><\/p>\n Each cuv\u00e9e in the range \u2014 Grangette 111, Tannes 122, and Chalamat 178<\/strong> \u2014 pays tribute to a unique terroir, defined by its altitude and character.<\/p>\n Far from being mere numbers, these figures tell the story of a living land: southern Languedoc, where Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Grenache<\/strong> reach a new balance between sun, soil, and savoir-faire.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A C\u00f4t\u00e9 Mas Exclusive<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cote-mas.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vin-du-Sud-Astelia-Grangette-111-Chardonnay.jpg” title_text=”Vin du Sud Astelia Grangette 111 Chardonnay” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cote-mas.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vin-du-Sud-Astelia-Chalamat-178.jpg” title_text=”Vin du Sud Astelia Chalamat 178″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cote-mas.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vin-du-Sud-Astelia-Tannes-122.jpg” title_text=”Vin du Sud Astelia Tannes 122″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” module_id=”grand-occitan” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n \n With the ASTELIA Grand Occitan<\/strong> range, Jean-Claude Mas continues his lifelong ambition \u2014 to showcase Languedoc as a land of truly great wines. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The guiding idea behind the Grand Occitan<\/strong> range draws inspiration from the Super Tuscans \u2014 those iconic Italian wines born from a desire for freedom beyond the rigid boundaries of appellations. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n True to his concept of Rural Luxury<\/strong>, Jean-Claude Mas believes that a wine\u2019s greatness lies not merely in its rarity, but in the nobility of the work behind it<\/strong>. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cote-mas.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASTELIA-Grand-Occitan-Lexpression-supreme-des-vins-du-Sud-de-la-France-3.jpg” title_text=”ASTELIA Grand Occitan L\u2019expression supr\u00eame des vins du Sud de la France (3)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cote-mas.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASTELIA-Grand-Occitan-Lexpression-supreme-des-vins-du-Sud-de-la-France-4.jpg” title_text=”ASTELIA Grand Occitan L\u2019expression supr\u00eame des vins du Sud de la France (4)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” module_id=”languedoc” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Languedoc is far from a uniform region \u2014 it\u2019s a rich tapestry of landscapes, a patchwork of valleys, plateaus, and sun-drenched hills brushed by gentle sea breezes. This vertical architecture gives each wine its own distinct dimension, while uniting the range through a rare sense of landscape and emotional coherence. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Between the Mediterranean and the foothills of the Massif Central, these terroirs enjoy an exceptionally rich climate. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The study of altitude and exposure reveals how each cuv\u00e9e reflects its environment:<\/p>\n Thus, Grangette, Tannes, and Chalamat<\/strong> are more than just names \u2014 they are geo-sensory coordinates<\/strong>, the landmarks of a modern Languedoc where each wine becomes a living map of its birthplace.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cote-mas.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Astelia-signature-art-du-Sud.jpg” title_text=”Astelia signature art du Sud” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cote-mas.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Astelia-ame-du-sud.jpg” title_text=”Astelia ame du sud” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” module_id=”3-cuvees” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Grand Occitan<\/strong> range brings together three distinctive wines \u2014 each born from a precisely defined parcel, a specific altitude, and a carefully crafted balance of power, elegance, and complexity. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cote-mas.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vin-du-Sud-de-la-France-Astelia-Grangette-111-Chardonnay.jpg” title_text=”Vin du Sud de la France Astelia Grangette 111 Chardonnay” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_wc_title product=”17683″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font_size=”14px” height=”50px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_wc_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#C20017″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please note: Shipping available within mainland France only!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_wc_price product=”17683″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”9568dc25-f91e-4270-a79b-16874e7c59a3″ body_font_size=”20px” text_orientation=”left” width=”88%” custom_margin=”||5px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_wc_price][et_pb_wc_add_to_cart product=”17683″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”14px” width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_wc_add_to_cart][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n IGP Terres du Midi \u2013 100% Chardonnay \u2013 14% ABV<\/em> Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Food Pairing<\/strong> Product sheet: ASTELIA Grangette 111<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n From a parcel perched 122 meters above sea level<\/strong>, Tannes 122<\/strong> is a wine of true character, built on strength, depth, and structure. \n Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n Appearance:<\/strong> Deep red with vibrant purple highlights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Nose:<\/strong> Intense aromas of redcurrant jelly, blueberry, mocha, and roasted coffee, evolving toward blackcurrant and black pepper.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n
Created with rarity and excellence in mind, the ASTELIA Grand Occitan<\/strong> range is available exclusively through C\u00f4t\u00e9 Mas<\/strong>.
These artisanal cuv\u00e9es, produced in limited quantities, can\u2019t be found anywhere else. Each bottle invites you to experience a fresh expression of Languedoc \u2014 one that bridges tradition and modernity.<\/p>\nGrand Occitan: Where Languedoc Tradition Meets Modernity<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Jean-Claude Mas\u2019s Vision: Elevating the Soul of the South<\/strong><\/h3>\n
His philosophy rests on a simple yet powerful belief: luxury is born not from excess, but from excellence.<\/strong>
In this pursuit, Occitan winemaking tradition becomes the foundation for a modern expression of taste \u2014 one that blends authenticity, innovation, and effortless elegance.
Under the Grand Occitan<\/strong> label, Jean-Claude signs a heartfelt tribute to his region. Each cuv\u00e9e reflects a dialogue between nature and culture, between the generosity of the Mediterranean climate and the precision of artisanal craftsmanship.
The result is a collection of wines where the terroir speaks for itself \u2014 where every grape variety finds its perfect balance, and the winemaker\u2019s hand guides without ever overpowering.<\/p>\nInspired by the Super Tuscans: Freedom and Excellence<\/strong><\/h3>\n
In Italy, certain winemakers chose to break away from tradition to craft exceptional wines shaped by their own vision rather than by a rulebook.
Jean-Claude Mas brings that same spirit to the Languedoc: producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Grenache<\/strong> on appellation soils, embracing the blend of origins while letting the terroir take center stage.
This approach is both visionary and deeply rooted<\/strong> \u2014 visionary, because it redefines the codes of great Southern wines; rooted, because it stays true to the soul of Languedoc: diversity, boldness, and authenticity.
The Grand Occitan<\/strong> cuv\u00e9es embody a free form of creation, where modernity doesn\u2019t erase tradition \u2014 it reinvents it in a universal language.<\/p>\nBetween Terroir and Signature: The Art of \u201cRural Luxury\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This understated form of luxury reveals itself in the care devoted to every stage: meticulous vineyard selection, hand harvesting, gravity-fed winemaking, and tailor-made aging.
It\u2019s this unwavering attention to detail that gives the Grand Occitan<\/strong> range its depth, finesse, and lasting consistency.
The result: wines with strong, distinctive personalities \u2014 crafted to delight the most discerning palates while telling a genuine story \u2014 that of a modern, proud, and inspiring South of France.<\/strong><\/p>\nLanguedoc: A Land of Contrasts and Altitudes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
A Mosaic of Unique Micro-Terroirs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here, every plot has its own identity. The soil can shift from one vine row to the next \u2014 from pale limestone to iron-rich red clay, from warm gravel to cool marl.
This geological and climatic diversity lies at the very heart of the ASTELIA Grand Occitan<\/strong> style.
Jean-Claude Mas selected three neighboring plots<\/strong>, all within a two-kilometer radius, yet each distinct in altitude, exposure, and soil composition. From this proximity emerges a natural harmony:<\/p>\n\n
Here, altitude becomes a language \u2014 one of freshness, precision, and aromatic depth.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Perfect Balance of Sea, Wind, and Garrigue<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The generous sunshine ensures optimal ripeness of the grapes, while the tramontane<\/em> and sea breezes naturally regulate temperatures, bringing freshness and concentration to the fruit.
All around the vines, the fragrant garrigue<\/em> \u2014 thyme, rosemary, broom \u2014 infuses the grapes with an unmistakable aroma, subtly echoed in the bouquet of each cuv\u00e9e.
This alchemy of soil, climate, and vegetation gives ASTELIA Grand Occitan<\/strong> wines their deeply Languedocian identity: sun-drenched yet balanced, generous yet precise, elegant yet sincere.<\/p>\nA Geography of Taste<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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ASTELIA Grand Occitan: Three Exceptional Cuv\u00e9es<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Grangette 111, Tannes 122, and Chalamat 178<\/strong> embody both the diversity and the harmony of Languedoc: three expressions of a single terroir, three interpretations of Rural Luxury<\/strong> according to Jean-Claude Mas.<\/p>\nGrangette 111 \u2013 The Radiant Elegance of Chardonnay<\/strong><\/h3>\n
At 111 meters above sea level<\/strong>, on limestone and clay-sandy soils, Grangette 111<\/strong> captures the full nobility of Mediterranean Chardonnay \u2014 both sun-kissed and finely sculpted.
Hand-harvested whole clusters are gently pressed, then vinified by gravity to preserve their aromatic purity.
Fermentation begins in stainless steel before a delicate maturation in oak barrels adds a subtle hint of toast.
Aged for five months in barrels, with no added sulfites before bottling, this wine reveals a generous, silky texture balanced by a beautiful mineral tension.<\/p>\n\n
Serve at 12\u00b0C<\/strong>. Perfect as an aperitif or alongside seafood, elegant salads, or soft cheeses such as Brie, fresh goat cheese, or Ossau-Iraty.
A gastronomic Chardonnay<\/strong>, defined by finesse \u2014 a true symbol of purity and elegance.<\/p>\nTannes 122 \u2013 The Refined Power of Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/h3>\n
IGP Terres du Midi \u2013 100% Cabernet Sauvignon \u2013 14.5% ABV<\/em><\/p>\n
Hand-harvested grapes are vinified by gravity \u2014 with no pumping \u2014 in small stainless steel and oak tronconic vats.
Long macerations, punctuated by gentle punch-downs, extract a dense yet silky texture.
The wine is then aged for 14 months in barrels<\/strong> (60% American oak, 40% French), developing remarkable aromatic complexity and a velvety mouthfeel.<\/p>\n\n