Rhone Paradox

This range of pleasurable, sensual wines has been developed for friendliness and warmth. Without taking the easy route: one finds in them all the wine varieties of the region - carignan bringing original differences to the reds, the old white grenache vines putting their stamp of freshness on the White Mas Neuf and the old cinsaut gives its refinement to the rosés.

Tasting notes

Intense garnet colour.
The nose reveals red fruits (raspberry, redcurrants) combined with subtle hints of eucalyptus and bouquet garni. Aromas of very ripe fruit, leather and bouquet garni.
The palate is sensual and is distinguished by a good balance of freshness. The aromas of very ripe fruit, leather and bouquet garni indicate full ripeness of the grapes resulting. With its subtle tannins the Mas Neuf Rhône Paradox can be tasted now or could be laid down in the cellar for 2 to 5 years.

Terroir

Selection of 5 to 20-year old vineyard blocks, on soils containing Villafranchian pebbles with very good filtration properties.

Vinification

15 to 20 days of fermentation on the skins after destemming and crushing
Fermentation at a controlled temperature (28°C)
Maturation in tanks and barrels (15%) that have been used for wines from the Great classified growths (Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Lafite-Rothschild, Pape Clément) for a period of 9 months.

Food and wine matching

Roast white meats, large cuts of beef, delicatessen.

Grape varieties

White Grenache (65%), Roussanne (35%).

Tasting notes

Brilliant yellow colour
The up-front nose uninhibitedly reveals fresh fruit aromas (yellow peaches) that combine with hints of white flowers.
The palate develops fully with a fresh, tonic finish.

Terroir

Selection of 5 to 20-year old vineyard blocks, on soils containing Villafranchian pebbles with very good filtration properties.

Vinification

Cold settling
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (16°C).

Food and wine matching

Seafood, grilled fish.

Grape varieties

Cinsaut (55%), Grenache noir (10%), Mourvèdre (25%), Syrah (10%).

Tasting notes

Soft rose and gentle sky colours.
The expressive nose is reminiscent of ripe strawberries combining with hints of lime blossom and the garrigue - the scrubland of southern France.
The palate is voluptuous with a beautiful, bracing finish..

Terroir

Selection of 5 to 20-year old vineyard blocks, on soils containing Villafranchian pebbles with very good filtration properties.

Vinification

Cold settling. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (16°C).

Food and wine matching

White meats, risotto and paella.