COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Chasan, Mauzac, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaines Claude Val
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Claude Val Blanc is a white wine from the IGP Pays d'Oc in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, produced by Domaines Claude Val, part of Les Domaines Paul Mas. The wine is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Chasan, Mauzac, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chenin Blanc, designed to express fruit and provide immediate pleasure. The parent company, Les Domaines Paul Mas, has a long history, with Jean-Claude Mas focusing on high-quality vineyard management to achieve this goal. The Languedoc region's Mediterranean climate and varied soils contribute to the wine's character. The 2020 vintage benefited from favorable weather, yielding grapes with concentrated flavors.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of six different white grape varieties.
Fact 02
Harvested mechanically at night to preserve freshness.
Fact 03
Vines are between 15 and 30 years old.
Fact 04
Grapes grown across three distinct vineyard sites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Claude Val Blanc involves destemming the grapes, followed by separate vinification for each variety. Fermentation takes place at 16°C with selected yeast. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel vats. The grapes are sourced from vines aged between 15 and 30 years, located in Limoux, Carcassonne/Puicheric, and Pézenas, on clay and limestone soils. The Mediterranean climate influences vineyard conditions, with mechanical harvesting done at night. Average yields are 65 hl/ha.
