{"id":84387,"date":"2026-01-08T09:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=84387"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:03:20","slug":"astelia-languedoc-grand-cru-wines-launched-as-duty-free-exclusives-at-singapore-changi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/astelia-languedoc-grand-cru-wines-launched-as-duty-free-exclusives-at-singapore-changi\/","title":{"rendered":"ASTELIA Languedoc grand cru wines launched as duty-free exclusives at Singapore Changi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Les Domaines Paul Mas has announced the first major airport listing of its ground-breaking travel retail exclusive wine range, Astelia, at Singapore Changi Airport.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>This milestone rollout brings the &#8220;Rural Luxury&#8221; essence of Languedoc&#8217;s grand crus to discerning international travellers, building on the range&#8217;s disruptive blend of tradition, innovation, and bold French irreverence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Astelia lineup features Astelia Grangette 111 (Chardonnay, \u20ac50), Astelia Tannes 122(Cabernet Sauvignon, \u20ac30), and Astelia Chalamat 178 (Syrah Grenache, \u20ac75), with each cuv\u00e9e&#8217;s name reflecting the altitude of its unique micro-terroir plots within a 2km radius. With each of these grand crus, Jean-Claude Mas embraces an approach he describes as \u201cnoetic.\u201d Every cuv\u00e9e must express the living connection between the land, the vine, the people, and culture, carrying a dual ambition: to stand alongside the greatest Mediterranean wines while remaining deeply faithful to its micro-terroir.<\/p>\n<p>Premium extensions include the Masterpiece collection of 30 hand-painted Daum crystal bottles (\u20ac2,000 each) by artist Christophe Heymann, plus limited-edition replicas. Enhanced with Sense of Place sleeves, geological map labels, and picnic-inspired packs, the range arrives at Changi supported by full GTR merchandising including FSUs, gondola heads, and glorifiers.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;These exceptional cuv\u00e9es embody the philosophy of &#8216;rural luxury&#8217; championed by Domaines Paul Mas \u2013 simple, yet demanding respect for the vine and winemaking savoir-faire, harmony with nature, and the pursuit of the purest possible expression of terroir,&#8221;<\/em> said Jean-Claude Mas, Owner of Domaines Paul Mas.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We are thrilled to bring Languedoc&#8217;s essence to travellers at Changi Airport, offering a premium, artistic French wine experience through Astelia&#8217;s grand crus.&#8221;<\/em> K\u00e9vin Flor\u00e8s, Asia Export Manager at Domaines Paul Mas, added: <em>&#8220;Securing Changi Airport as Astelia&#8217;s first major airport listing is a strategic triumph for our APAC travel retail push. These old-world wines with new world attitude deliver an unparalleled terroir story to global travellers, perfectly suited to Changi&#8217;s premium clientele.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-480x324.jpg 480w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84389 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84389\" 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