This white wine features Paul Mas's finest grape varieties, namely Chasan, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Mauzac, Sauvignon Blanc, and Vermentino. The vineyards are planted in clay and gravel soil, allowing the plants to easily absorb moisture. This is essential, as summers can be very hot. The bunches are also naturally cooled by the Atlantic breeze. All of this results in a superb harvest with great depth and power.
Everything comes together in the aroma of the white Claude Val, a complex nose with aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, and white flowers. The palate is equally beautiful, with a lovely attack of primarily white fruit, including green apples, fresh pears, and a touch of peaches. On the back of the palate, this white wine offers some light green herbs and a hint of tropical fruit and white flowers. The finish is a lovely, slightly dry finish that rounds it all off. This wine is, of course, wonderful as an evening wine but can also be paired with dishes such as whitefish, curries, and poultry.
