# Côté Mas Brut Blanc de Blancs (NV)

- **Producer:** Les Domaines Paul Mas
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Picpoul
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, apple, pear, lemon, grapefruit, brioche, toast, butter, honey

## About this wine

Côté Mas Brut Blanc de Blancs is produced by Les Domaines Paul Mas under the direction of Jean-Claude Mas in the Languedoc region of southern France. Guided by the philosophy of 'Le Luxe Rural' (Rural Luxury), Domaines Paul Mas aims to craft authentic, accessible, and high-quality wines from southern France. Sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards certified HVE Level 3 and Terra Vitis, this sparkling wine captures the freshness and sun-ripened Mediterranean character of the estate's vineyard sites.

## Interesting facts

- Bottle labels feature countryside picnic artwork reproduced from original paintings in the Côté Mas restaurant in Montagnac.
- The producer's guiding philosophy, 'Le Luxe Rural', celebrates authentic and accessible fine wine from southern France.
- The wine comes from the Languedoc, neighboring Limoux where Benedictine monks first documented sparkling wine in 1531.

## Food pairing

The vibrant acidity and fine bubbles elevate delicate seafood and cut through rich, creamy elements like goat cheese and butter without overpowering subtle fresh flavors.

## Wine making process

This Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine is made predominantly from Chardonnay blended with local white grape varieties. Following a gentle pressing, primary fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to retain pure fruit characteristics and lively natural acidity. The secondary fermentation occurs in pressure tanks using the Charmat method to achieve fine, crisp effervescence, followed by brief maturation on fine lees prior to bottling.