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Domaine Bressy Masson
Owner: Marie-France Masson
Address: Route d'Orange 84110 Rasteau
Tel. 490 46 10 45
Direct sale: Monday-Saturday 8.00-12.00 and 14.00-19.00
Email: marie-francemasson@club-internet.fr
The domain was founded by the grand father of Marie-France Masson. When her
father Emile Bressy retired she took over. She is married to Thierry Masson.
The next generation Paul Emile Masson helps his parents at the estate.
The area with vines is 30 ha.
Several cuvées of Cotes du Rhone Village Rasteau are made. The
difference between them comes foremost from the age of the vines. Not all
of the cuvées are made every year. It depends on the vintage.
Cotes du Rhone Village Rasteau Blanc
60% Viognier, 20%
Clairette and 20% Grenache Blanc.
Red
Cotes du Rhone Village Rasteau
70% Grenache, 30% Syrah. Aged for about 12 months in old
barrels.
Red
Cotes du Rhone Village Rasteau Cuvee La Souco D’Or.
The same
blend as mentioned above, but the vines are 50-years-old or more. Aged for 12 months in used barrels.
Red
Cotes du Rhone Village Rasteau Cuvée Paul Emile
60%
Grenache, 30% Syrah
and 10% Mourvedre. The age of the vines are 80 years or more and it's aged for
12 months in
barrels.
Red
Cotes du Rhone Village Rasteau A la Gloire de Mon Père
is made from 80 years old Grenache, 25% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre. The
Syrah is aged in new pièces.
Vin Doux Naturel Three different types are made from 100% Grenache, Doré
(Blanc),
Rouge and also a Rancio version. This wine is like a port or a madeira and is
aged in wood.
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