Paul Mas Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Colour: shiny gold Nose: quintessence of tropical fruits and hazelnuts, with a hint of vanilla. Palate: a rich with a good acidity and a long-lasting finish.

Terroir : Clay-limestone Vineyard : 18-25 years Size : Simple Guyot Planting density : 4400 plants/hectare Harvest : mechanical, at night Average yield : 50hl/ha Altitude : 100-240 m Climate : Mediterranean with oceanic influence

Terroir : Clay-limestone Vineyard : 18-25 years Size : Simple Guyot Planting density : 4400 plants/hectare Harvest : mechanical, at night Average yield : 50hl/ha Altitude : 100-240 m Climate : Mediterranean with oceanic influence

Destemming of the grapes and cooling down of the must upon arrival at the winery. No skin contact, pneumatic pressuring, racking at 8/10°C for clarification of the must. Malolactic fermentation for 20% of the cuvée. 15% of the Viognier has finished its fermentation in new oak barrels.

Ageing: 15% age in oak barrels for 3 months. The other 85% are aged only in stainless steel.

Best served at 10-12°C with with shellfish and fish-courses, or white meats.