Mas de Jon - Pic Saint Loup 2023
Mas de Jon is a charming address in Pic Saint-Loup, located in Fontanès, north of Montpellier, in one of the most emblematic landscapes of Languedoc. The estate is run by Marion and Guillaume Gravegeal, who have revitalized this family property with a sincere, direct approach deeply rooted in its territory. Around Pic Saint-Loup, the vines benefit from an environment of hills, scrubland, preserved forests, and strong temperature variations. This situation gives the reds of the appellation a particular identity, both Mediterranean in fruit and fresher in balance. Mas de Jon claims a generous but accessible style, with wines designed for sharing, the table, and simple moments. This Pic Saint-Loup 2023 fits into this philosophy, with a frank, gourmand, and well-defined expression. It embodies a southern red without heaviness, supported by black fruit, spices, and a beautiful freshness on the palate.
The Mas de Jon Pic Saint-Loup 2023 cuvée is based on a typical blend of the appellation, combining Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. Syrah brings color, notes of violet, pepper, and black fruits, while Grenache provides roundness and a sunnier sensation. Mourvèdre enhances depth, structure, and slightly wild nuances, while Cinsault can contribute softness and fruit liveliness. The estate presents this cuvée as a classic interpretation of Pic Saint-Loup, but worked with a certain lightness of touch. The unfiltered bottling preserves some of the matter and aromatic expression, with the possibility of a slight natural deposit. The wine thus maintains a lively, frank, and expressive profile, without seeking an overly polished style. In the 2023 vintage, one can expect a red that is both ripe, spicy, and digestible, faithful to the contrasted character of this Languedoc terroir.
In the glass, Mas de Jon Pic Saint-Loup 2023 reveals a dark, deep robe with ruby to violet reflections. The nose opens on blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, and black plum, with hints of licorice, pepper, and garrigue herbs. The palate is supple on the attack, then more structured, supported by silky tannins and a welcome freshness. The fruit remains generous but well framed, with the spicy dimension that marks the beautiful reds of Pic Saint-Loup. The finish extends the wine on notes of black fruits, sweet spices, and pepper, with a sensation both sunny and balanced. This red will perfectly accompany a grilled rib steak, Flemish carbonades, truffade, eggplants parmigiana, Thai basil beef, or spicy Mediterranean cuisine. Serve around 16 to 18°C, ideally after a short aeration, to allow the fruit and spices to fully open.
Grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
