Paul Mas Côté Mas Blanc Méditerranée 2014: Pale lemon yellow color; pear, melon, citrus on vivid nose; fruity with crisp acidity, citrus, grapefruit, some oak on the palate. Easy sipping summer white made with grenache blanc, vermentino, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc. Wine comes from “sud de France” (southern France), specifically from Languedoc region. Jean-Claude Mas took over centuries-old Domaines Paul Mas in 2000 and has been leader in Languedoc turn from cheap table wine to dynamic, higher quality with a bit of New World edge; this has personality on the palate and will charm your wallet, too. Very nice label captures the fun, carefree mood of the wine. $13
