Learn everything about Mas Grange Blanche Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting notes, wine and food pairing tips, best vintages, a history of the property, information on the vineyards and winemaking. If you want to read about other important wineries and winemakers from the Rhone valley: Links to all Rhone Valley Wine Producer Profiles
Mas Grange Blanche is owned by the Mousset company, which is a large Rhone Valley firm that owns and distributes several Southern Rhone wines including Chateau des Fines Roches.
In fact, the wine of Mas Grange Blanche is made in the same cellars that are used and owned by Chateau des Fines Roches. In addition, they also own Jas de Bressy and Domaine des Saumades.
Mas Grange Blanche Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking
Mas Grange Blanche comes from 3 hectares of vines planted in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. Mas Grange Blanche produces 2 red Chateauneuf du Pape wines. They also make wine in the Cotes du Rhone appellation and a Vin de Pays.
Mas Grange Blanche Chateauneuf du Pape is produced blending 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. The terroir is pure galets in the les Combes and la Crau vineyards. Vinification takes place in traditional concrete vats. The wine is aged in a combination of old, used, French oak barrels, tanks and demi-muids for 18 months.
Mas Grange Blanche la Font de Bessounes is made from a blend of 3 different grape varietals, 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.
The terroir is rock and stones in the les Combes and la Crau vineyards. Vinification takes place in traditional concrete vats. The wine is aged in a combination of old, used, French oak barrels, tanks and demi-muids for 18 months.
When to Drink Mas Grange Blanche, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Mas Grange Blanches can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Mas Grange Blanche is usually better with 1-3 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 2-8 years after the vintage.
Serving Mas Grange Blanche with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Mas Grange Blanche is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Mas Grange Blanche is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue, grilled meats and cassoulet. Mas Grange Blanche is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The Mousset company produces and distributes 2 other red wines from Chateauneuf du Pape, in addition to the estates we previously listed, Domaine de Tourt Vent Cuvee Reserve and Domaines Mousset.
Mas Grange Blanche Wine Tasting Notes
7 Vintages 16,510 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
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2019
Mas Grange Blanche la Font des Bessounes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Spicy, peppery red berries with thyme, oregano and bay leaf is there just to get things going. The palate is medium-bodied, soft and fresh, with layers of silky red fruits. The finish is lifted with a touch of peppery spice in the end note. This will drink just fine on release. The wine blends Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Drink from 2022 - 2030 2,835 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
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2018
Mas Grange Blanche la Font des Bessounes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium-bodied, earthy, forward and fresh, the wine is bright, energetic and fruity with soft, lush, richly textured, round layers of kirsch, black pepper and plums. The finish is lifted and a bit spicy in the end note. This will drink just fine on release. The wine blends Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. 1,098 Views Tasted Oct 12, 2020 |
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2017
Mas Grange Blanche la Font des Bessounes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Forward, soft, round and fruity, with a sweetness to the berries that carries through from start to finish. This will drink just fine on release. The wine is blended with 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre. 2,554 Views Tasted Sep 20, 2019 |
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2016
Mas Grange Blanche la Font des Bessounes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Lush, round, sweet and forward, the fruit is ripe, the added notes of licorice and black cherry along with herbs hits the spot. This will drink just fine on release. The wine is blended using 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. 2,743 Views Tasted Sep 10, 2018 |
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2015
Mas Grange Blanche la Font des Bessounes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Round, forward and already quite tasty, there is ample sweet, dark cherries and licorice with a medicinal edge, think of cough drops, but in a good way. 2,600 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
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2010
Mas Grange Blanche la Font des Bessounes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Simple, easy going and best enjoyed over the next few years for its bright, red berry charms. 2,470 Views Tasted May 29, 2013 |
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2009
Mas Grange Blanche la Font des Bessounes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Light in color, medium bodied, forward, early drinking wine, focused of fresh, bright red fruits and herbs. 2,210 Views Tasted Sep 17, 2015 |
