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Domaines Paul Mas Winery Tasting
Tasting French wines on Mother's Day at Justine's
Wes Marshall, 12:56am, Thu. May. 17, 2012
Tim Dornon, chef de cuisine, Uchiko, and Jean de Castelnau, export director, Domaines Paul Mas, Languedoc
Photo by Wes Marshall
Jean de Castelnau, the export director for Domaines Paul Mas winery in France’s Languedoc, was here in Austin for a trade tasting and later for a small party at Justine's.
Mindy League, creative strategist, Somnio Solutions, and
Moxy Castro, Southwest region manager, Esprit du Vin Wines
Photo by Wes Marshall
My favorite of his wines was the brisk and refreshing white Picpoul de Pinet ($16), though the food-friendly Malbec ($15) was a close second. Everyone’s favorite was the bold, dark red Clos de Savignac Grand Cru ($30), but it is quite rare and only available at Justine’s and the Austin Wine Merchant. The Picpoul is avail at select Spec’s and the Malbec is at East End Wines. All are worth trying.