Mas des Montagnes Terroirs d'Altitude Blanc - Majestic Wine

Mas des Montagnes Terroirs d'Altitude Blanc 2010/2011 Côtes de Roussillon

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4 out of 5
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Grape

Macabeo, Grenache Blanc

Origin
Mas des Montagnes is literally a 'mountain estate', comprising a group of higher-altitude Roussillon vineyards acquired by the Lorgeril family of Château de Pennautier, in the neighbouring Languedoc. Patrick Léon, formerly of Domaines Rothschild, is consultant winemaker.
Taste
A notably mineral-tinged wine, reminiscent of its origins on stony schist hillsides, and possessing great texture and length. The citrus fruit backbone is joined by subtle hints of fennel and wild herbs.
Enjoy
The winery recommends pairing with any grilled fish, or baked sea bream with a salt crust.

Body

White Wine with of a Body of 1

Diet

  • Suitable for vegetarians

    Suitable for vegetarians

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Average rating

4 out of 5
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  • 4 out of 5

    Wonder wine!

    Just had this wine for a dinner party I catered. It cut through the richness of the three-cheese souffle starter and worked brilliantly with a main course of cod, chickpeas & chorizo with aioli. What a multi-tasker!

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    • Man of the Soil
    • 9 December 2012
    4 out of 5

    JCD60 has summed this wine up perfectly. Simply a very enjoyable drink, with or without food, particularly at the offer price. It's great to see grapes that have become less fashionable reassert themselves with the help of a sympathetic winemaker.

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    • JCD60
    • 29 September 2012
    4 out of 5

    A real discovery

    This high altitude Roussillon is a surprisingly rich, smooth white, with its own distinct style. It may not be that structured, but the warm, almost honeyed citrus fruits and herby, earthier notes give way to a sharp, steely finish in a very satisfying way. Each glass of this left me with a huge smile on my face: there aren't many £10 bottles that can do that!

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Press Reviews

  • A lovely white (2011 Vintage)

    "A lovely white from France’s Midi with hawthorn blossom aromas and a complex range of flavours that include pear, red apple and grapefruit that all ends in a delightful flinty twist. (Brian Elliott, Scotland on Sunday, 29th July 2012)"

  • Distinctive and characterful (2010 Vintage)

    "No prizes for working out that this comes from vineyards high up in the Roussillon. It's a stony, mineral tasting blend of Macabéo and Grenache Blanc with wheatmeal and citrus flavours, a smooth, rounded texture and a dry, zesty finish. Distinctive and characterful if just a little lumpen. From the Lorgeril family of Château de Pennautier (The Wine Gang, www.thewinegang.com, July 2012)"

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