Mas du Novi Prestige, a wine from France's Languedoc region, won the grand prize in the Old World red wine category at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards.
Mas du Novi Prestige is produced in AOP Languedoc–Grés de Montpellier in southern France. It is blended from 85% Syrah, 12% Grenache, and 3% Mourvèdre. Grapes averaging 25 years old grown in clay, limestone, and sandstone soils are used, and after harvest the fruit is fully destemmed and fermented by punch-down in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. It is aged for 12 months in Bordeaux oak barrels.
The vineyard follows Terra Vitis, a sustainability certification standard. The producer said this reflects a philosophy that considers not only quality but also the environment. The alcohol is 14.5%, and yields are about 40 hectoliters per hectare.
The concentrated power and structure of Syrah are layered with Grenache's rich fruit and Mourvèdre's signature spicy nuance to create a complex flavor profile. Mas du Novi describes this as a "harmony like pepper and salt." It shows a deep garnet color, and a complex aroma in which ripe black fruit melds with vanilla and toast nuances. On the palate, violet and black fruit flavors harmonize with a soft, supple structure for a balanced style.
It pairs well with veal short ribs served with matsutake mushrooms. Opening or decanting about two hours before tasting enhances aroma and texture, and the recommended serving temperature is 14–16 degrees.