François Lurton, a fifth-generation winemaker, cultivates unique vineyards in Argentina, Chile, Spain, and France. His semi-organic farming method, biodynamics, promotes the flora and fauna that are essential to the life of the vine.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Floral and spicy
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 14° to 16°C
Aging Potential
2 to 5 years
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Located in Roussillon, at the foot of the Quéribus cliff, Mas Janeil occupies a unique geological position, straddling a fault line that gives rise to a wide variety of soils and subsoils. The vineyard spans highly varied plots, combining granite scree, limestone, schist-rich areas, and particularly steep terrain, some of which are difficult to access.
The estate is managed by François Lurton, a fifth-generation member of a family of winemakers. Accustomed to working with a wide variety of vineyards around the world, he approaches Mas Janeil with an open-minded approach, tailored to the site’s specific constraints. After a period of leasing, he acquired the estate’s best plots, which today comprise approximately 30 hectares of vineyards, complemented by large areas of preserved natural heathland surrounding the vineyard.
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