Domaine Lauriga Le Gris 2020

Les Domaines Paul Mas

Domaine Lauriga Le Gris
2020

Country
France
Regulated designation
Protected geographiacal indication
Region
Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation
Côtes Catalanes
Varietal(s)
Grenache gris 100 %
Alcohol percentage
12,5%
Colour
Rose
Sugar content
3,7 g/l
Producer's website

About this winery

The story begins at Château Paul Mas in Conas hamlet, in the splendid town of Pézenas, the city of famous playwright Molière. The estates then expanded to Montagnac, with Nicole vineyard and Mas des Tannes. Jean-Claude Mas’s great-grandfather, Auguste Mas, bought the first family vineyard in 1892, when he aquired 9 ha (22 acres) of vines in the Mas de Bicq, near the village of St Pons de Mauschiens. In 1934, Raymond Mas brings the family vineyard to a surface of 15 ha in Domaine Montredon...

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Product notes

Food & wine pairing: best served at 10/12°C, ideal wine for aperitif or with grilled poultry, salmon tartare, soft cheeses, or a salad.

Production notes

Located in the Aspres terroir, in Thuir, near Perpignan, the Château Lauriga is the latest (2016) addition of Jean-Claude Mas. Originally built by the Clar family, this old Catalan farmhouse has an old cellar now equipped with all the modern winemaking and aging techniques. Half of the vineyards are in AOP Côtes du Roussillon. The plantations were defined in relation to the sun's course so that photosynthesis could subtly alter the aromatic palette, as well as depending on the direction of the tramontane to avoid damage to avoid wind damage to the vines. The grapes are destemmed on arrival before pneumatic pressing. Juice selection is made by tasting. Strict controlled temperature optimizes fermentation. Soil: very pebbly clay and limestone Age of the vineyard: 25-years-old Pruning: Cordon de Royat Density of plantation: 4400 plants/ha Harvest: manual Average yield: 45 hl/ha Elevation: 80-150 meters Climate: Mediterranean

Tasting notes

Color: light pink. Nose: intense, delicate marked by aromas of fresh red fruits, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries. Palate: a full, smooth wine, with a refreshing note of citrus, pomelos, cherries et fresh strawberries. The finish lingers pleasantly in the mouth.