Wine Education #3 : Mas Cristine 2023

Technical Sheet:

Grape varieties: Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Roussanne, Vermentino
Terroirs: Gravel, sand, schist
Color: White
Type/Structure: Fresh / Aromatic
Aromatic profile: Citrus fruits, white-fleshed fruits
Serving temperature: 11°C
Aging potential: 5 years
Food pairings: Plancha-grilled fish, bouillabaisse, white meats, cheese
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Wine type: Still wine
Alcohol content: 14%
Bottle shape: Burgundy
Volume: 75 cl

The flavors of Mas Cristine Blanc 2023

The 2023 Mas Cristine Blanc offers pleasant freshness with citrus notes on the nose; spicy nuances emerge after aeration. On the palate, it reveals a rounded entry highlighting mango and stone fruit flavors, accompanied by notes of peach. Aging in older barrels and tanks ensures fruit purity, leading to a fragrant finish.

Recommended serving temperature

To fully appreciate the flavors of Mas Cristine Blanc 2023, it is recommended to serve it at 11°C. This highlights its spicy notes while preserving its fruity character. For a fuller expression of its fruity aromas, opt for 9°C.

Maintaining the proper serving temperature throughout the meal is important. LACARAF allows you to keep your wine at the ideal temperature right at the table.

The story of Mas Cristine Blanc 2023

Nestled at the southern edge of the Côtes du Roussillon AOC, Mas Cristine is an estate that has been certified organic since 2022. With around thirty hectares of vines cultivated with passion, the estate offers a unique view of the Roussillon plain. Founded in 1810, Mas Cristine benefits from soils composed of schist, quartz, and red clay—ideal for growing Syrah, Grenache, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Muscat grape varieties. Mas Cristine was taken over by Philippe Gard, Andy Cook, and Julien Grill in 2006.

Mas Cristine Blanc 2023 is made from hand-harvested grapes and undergoes whole-cluster pressing and low-temperature vinification.