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The 2024 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions, including hail, late frosts, and a rainy spring, leading to varied yields across the Domaines Paul Mas terroirs. Although production fell below expectations in much of the vineyard, certain Languedoc terroirs and grape varieties demonstrated remarkable resilience. In the face of these challenges, the teams applied their expertise to ensure optimal grape quality and to uphold Jean-Claude Mas’s distinctive style in the cellar, with no compromise on wine quality.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”29px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”93.4%” custom_margin=”54px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From Gard to Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales, spanning H\u00e9rault and Aude, the vineyards of Domaine Paul Mas faced diverse climatic challenges with varied impacts. Although overall yields are similar to last year, distinct disparities are evident across grape varieties and terroirs.<\/p>\n At Ch\u00e2teau Oustau Saint-Andr\u00e9 in Costi\u00e8res de N\u00eemes, over 600 mm of rain fell in the spring, accompanied by cold weather during flowering. These conditions led to early mildew onset, resulting in an average 30% reduction in the harvest, affecting all grape varieties. In H\u00e9rault, near Montagnac, the vines also experienced heavy rainfall starting in May, following a very dry winter.<\/p>\n In this region, Domaine Sil\u00e8ne des Peyrals highlighted the resilience of its stony soils, which drain well and withstand excess moisture better. However, intense August heat stalled grape ripening. At Ch\u00e2teau des Cr\u00e8s Ricards, after a dry winter followed by spring rains, Merlot and Grenache were affected by fruit set issues, further reducing yields.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Du Gard aux Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales, en passant par l\u2019H\u00e9rault et l\u2019Aude, les vignobles du Domaine Paul Mas ont \u00e9t\u00e9 confront\u00e9s aux al\u00e9as climatiques avec des cons\u00e9quences vari\u00e9es. Bien que les rendements globaux soient similaires \u00e0 ceux de l’an pass\u00e9, des disparit\u00e9s marqu\u00e9es apparaissent selon les c\u00e9pages et les terroirs.<\/p>\n Au Ch\u00e2teau Oustau Saint-Andr\u00e9, en Costi\u00e8res de N\u00eemes, plus de 600 mm de pluie sont tomb\u00e9s au printemps, accompagn\u00e9s de froid pendant la floraison. Ces conditions ont favoris\u00e9 l’apparition pr\u00e9coce du mildiou, entra\u00eenant une baisse moyenne de 30 % de la r\u00e9colte, impactant tous les c\u00e9pages. Dans l\u2019H\u00e9rault, pr\u00e8s de Montagnac, les vignes ont aussi re\u00e7u des pr\u00e9cipitations abondantes d\u00e8s mai, apr\u00e8s un hiver tr\u00e8s sec.<\/p>\n Dans cette r\u00e9gion, le domaine Sil\u00e8ne des Peyrals a montr\u00e9 la valeur de ses sols caillouteux, qui drainent bien l’eau et r\u00e9sistent mieux aux exc\u00e8s d’humidit\u00e9. Cependant, la chaleur intense d’ao\u00fbt a bloqu\u00e9 la maturation des raisins. Au Ch\u00e2teau des Cr\u00e8s Ricards, apr\u00e8s un hiver aride suivi de pluies printani\u00e8res, les merlots et grenaches ont \u00e9t\u00e9 touch\u00e9s par la coulure, r\u00e9duisant les rendements.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RAPPORT-MILLESIME-2024-_DOMAINES-PAUL-MAS_VENDANGES-1.jpg” alt=”RAPPORT MILLE\u0301SIME 2024 _DOMAINES PAUL MAS_VENDANGES 1″ title_text=”RAPPORT MILLE\u0301SIME 2024 _DOMAINES PAUL MAS_VENDANGES 1″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”98.5%” custom_margin=”45px|||||” custom_padding=”|79px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”247px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Further west, the Aude region was not spared. At Ch\u00e2teau J\u00e9r\u00e9mie, an August hailstorm devastated 90% of the crop over 70 hectares. Between Corbi\u00e8res and Minervois, water scarcity complicated the season for the vines. Thanks to an innovative irrigation and drainage system, the 154 hectares of Domaine de la Ferrandi\u00e8re, located in the Marseillette pond area, withstood the conditions better, though yields remain historically low at under 7 tons per hectare.<\/p>\n At Ch\u00e2teau Martinolles near Limoux, a combination of rain and cold during flowering led to significant fruit set issues on Merlot and uneven grape development (millerandage) across all varieties, reducing yields by 35%.<\/p>\n Finally, in the Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales, Ch\u00e2teau Lauriga reports this as the leanest vintage in 20 years, with volumes down by 70%, largely due to persistent drought. Currently, part of the estate is irrigated, and an irrigation project is underway to support the vines on these arid lands, ensuring a more sustainable approach to managing this historic property.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-36px|auto||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RAPPORT-MILLESIME-2024-_DOMAINES-PAUL-MAS_VENDANGES-1-3.jpg” alt=”RAPPORT MILLE\u0301SIME 2024 _DOMAINES PAUL MAS_VENDANGES 1″ title_text=”RAPPORT MILLE\u0301SIME 2024 _DOMAINES PAUL MAS_VENDANGES 1 (3)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”83%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|138px|||false|false” custom_padding=”|||84px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”510.3px” custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In response to this capricious vintage, the teams at Domaines Paul Mas demonstrated unwavering determination and exceptional adaptability. Their efforts have paid off, as the grapes arriving at the cellar already promise wines with remarkable balance. In the vineyard, beyond the numerous treatments to protect the plants from fungal diseases, soil work was essential to encourage deep rooting, enabling the vines to access water and mineral salts.<\/p>\n At Ch\u00e2teau J\u00e9r\u00e9mie, where the vines were tilled six times, \u201cthe vegetation is still in good condition despite the drought, a critical point for the plant\u2019s reserves for next year,\u201d noted estate manager Jos\u00e9 Ramos Dos Santos in early October. Patience was also essential to harvest at full maturity. At Ch\u00e2teau des Cr\u00e8s Ricards, harvest began on August 30 and was spread out over an extended period. Nestled between the H\u00e9rault River and the Lergue River, the estate\u2019s older vines benefit from deeper, pebble-rich soils. Both the Merlot and Grenache varieties are impressive, harvested at 14.5% potential alcohol and exuding strawberry aromas, showcasing a beautiful balance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Summary from Guillaume Bonnet: \u201cWhile the effects of rain\u2014whether it leads to concentration or dilution\u2014aren\u2019t always predictable, this vintage has proven to be high quality. Phenolic ripeness was achieved across all grape varieties.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”717.5px” custom_padding=”||31px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|0px|0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Overall, the team praises the high quality of the harvest and the very encouraging juice now in the cellar. With his comprehensive perspective, Bastien Lalauze, head of development and improvement for all the vineyards at Domaines Paul Mas, observes \u201ca promising vintage in terms of aromas and acid balance, following several very hot vintages.<\/em>\u201d Among the tastings, he particularly appreciated the Viognier and the Chardonnay, both smooth and round, from Ch\u00e2teau Oustau Saint-Andr\u00e9. These were vinified for the first time in the property\u2019s brand-new cellar, specifically designed to handle the entire harvest. The facility includes concrete tanks for reds and stainless steel for whites, and will soon be complemented by a 150m\u00b2 aging cellar equipped with conical wooden vats for aging reds and fermenting certain whites.<\/p>\n At Domaine de la Ferrandi\u00e8re, Jos\u00e9 Ramos Dos Santos also predicts \u201ca good vintage<\/em>.\u201d The white grapes, which make up 62% of production, \u201cwere all harvested at the desired degrees<\/em>.\u201d Bastien Lalauze lauds the Sauvignon grapes planted in the Marseillette pond area: \u201cwithout excessive exuberance, they reveal an explosive aromatic palette of citrus and exotic fruits.<\/em>\u201d The reds, meanwhile, are concentrated, as the vines here have fully benefited from their terroir: the depression of the former pond encourages significant temperature variations, both between the slopes and the lowlands and between day and night.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|-440px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At Ch\u00e2teau Martinolles, patience was also key to harvesting grapes at peak ripeness. This goal was achieved on October 4, when the last parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon was picked at an approximate potential alcohol level of 14.5% by volume. Finally, at Ch\u00e2teau Lauriga, phenolic ripeness was similarly spread out. Harvesting began on August 18 and concluded on September 23. Like his colleagues, Jules Trabis foresees great things for the 2024 vintage: \u201cThe grapes harvested were healthy and of high quality, with concentrated berries. Everything is excellent!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RAPPORT-MILLESIME-2024-_DOMAINES-PAUL-MAS_VENDANGES-1-2.jpg” alt=”RAPPORT MILLE\u0301SIME 2024 _DOMAINES PAUL MAS_VENDANGES 1″ title_text=”RAPPORT MILLE\u0301SIME 2024 _DOMAINES PAUL MAS_VENDANGES 1 (2)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-35px|||” custom_padding=”|77px|31px|23px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-Vintage-Report_compressed.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”View the press kit” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2024 Vintage: A year on the edgeThe 2024 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions, including hail, late frosts, and a rainy spring, leading to varied yields across the Domaines Paul Mas terroirs. Although production fell below expectations in much of the vineyard, certain Languedoc terroirs and grape varieties demonstrated remarkable resilience. In the face […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":15018,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,389],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15050","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-viticulture-en"],"yoast_head":"\nCHALLENGING WEATHER CONDITIONS LEAD TO VARYING YIELDS<\/h2>\n
A VINTAGE DEMANDING\u00a0VIGILANCE AND VITICULTURAL EXPERTISE TO ENSURE UNDENIABLE QUALITY<\/h2>\n
A PROMISING VINTAGE<\/h2>\n