Sparkling Wines Languedoc Mas Gabriel - Bulles de Jazz - 2024

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Mas Gabriel’s 2024 Cuvée Bulles de Jazz is an effervescent white wine, offered in a brut style that speaks to both precision and festivity. This cuvée, created under the Vin de France designation within the Languedoc region, is typically crafted from a subtle blend of local and sometimes international white grape varieties, such as Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, or Chenin, though the precise blend in this bottling remains the estate’s secret. Vinification most likely follows the traditional method, allowing a secondary fermentation in bottle to create a fine, persistent mousse and layers of nuanced complexity. The youthful 2024 vintage promises a lively, fresh profile, highlighting crisp acidity, delicate citrus and white blossom notes, and a gentle touch of brioche—hallmarks of a thoughtfully executed brut effervescent.

Situated along the sunbathed Mediterranean coast, Languedoc boasts a dynamic viticultural landscape shaped by its warm, dry climate and varied soils, ranging from limestone and clay to schist. The region’s long winemaking history stretches back to Roman times, yet recent decades have seen a transformation towards quality-driven, expressive wines like those of Mas Gabriel. The Mediterranean climate ensures optimal ripening, while the cooling influence of sea breezes helps retain vibrant acidity in the grapes—particularly important for elegant sparkling wines.

Cuvée Bulles de Jazz is wonderfully versatile at the table. Its brisk freshness and fine bubbles make it an ideal partner for shellfish—think oysters, scallops, or prawns in a citrusy dressing. It also shines with goat’s cheese from the local Pic Saint-Loup area, and is a perfect match for classic apéritif fare such as tapenade toasts or fish rillettes. For a regional pairing, try it with brandade de morue, the traditional Languedoc-style salt cod spread.

For optimal enjoyment, serve well-chilled at 6-8°C. A slender flute will highlight the wine’s lively effervescence and aromatic finesse. Open just before serving to preserve the vibrancy, and enjoy as a celebratory aperitif or throughout a refined summer meal.