# Mas La Chevalière Cabernet Sauvignon (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine Laroche
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, redcurrant, plum, blackberry, mint

## About this wine

Pioneered by Michel Laroche, renowned for his historic Chablis estate, Domaine Laroche expanded into the Languedoc in the late 20th century, establishing the Mas La Chevalière winery near Béziers in 1995. The producer applies Burgundian precision and sustainable agro-ecological practices to cool-climate terroirs across Southern France. Sourced from 20-year-old vines planted on clay-limestone slopes in Béziers and Limoux, this wine reflects the unique microclimates of the region.

## Interesting facts

- Aged entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve pure fruit purity without oak influence.
- Created by famed Chablis winemaker Michel Laroche using Burgundian precision in the Languedoc.
- Sourced from 20-year-old vines grown on cool clay-limestone slopes in Béziers and Limoux.

## Food pairing

This un-oaked Cabernet Sauvignon features vibrant fruit character, crisp acidity, and fine-grained tannins. It pairs wonderfully with grilled and roasted meats by cutting through rich fats while highlighting herb and mushroom flavors.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested at optimal phenolic maturity, fully destemmed, and fermented under strict temperature-controlled conditions to preserve pure fruit character and supple tannins. Winemaking emphasizes pure fruit expression, aging for 8 months exclusively in stainless steel tanks without oak contact.