Paul Mas Chardonnay 2011 (France)
13.5%, Screwcap, $7.99 (Dan Murphys exclusive)
Forget Chile or Brazil, the real cheap wine onslaught is going to come from a more traditional sources – such as the south of France.
This cleverly packaged Chardonnay is a perfect example of what is to come – a mealy, roughly hewn white with a nice hessian and woodwool oak chips, backed up by a palate that surprises in its careful richness and weight. Acidity is clumsy with no finesse, but very well made.
Not terrible. Not great and I wouldn’t personally drink it. But really not terrible…
Source: Sample
Tasted: December 2013
www.paulmas.com
Drink: 2013-2014
Score: 14.5/20, 80/100
Would I buy it? No, but plenty would (and enjoy it).
2 Comments
I think this review is very harsh. This wine is nicely balanced, refreshing and has none of the hideous acidity of most AUS whites under $25. At 8 bucks a throw I am thinking this wine is a bargain.
Fair enough Tim. There are better wines for the $$$ though for mine. Like the Oxford Landing Chardonnay. Better all round