François Lurton, a fifth-generation winemaker, cultivates unique vineyards in Argentina, Chile, Spain, and France. In 2000, François and his brother Jacques found the perfect location in Chile’s Colchagua Valley. The site is situated in an area that, at the time, had never been used for viticulture. Today, the estate spans 28 hectares of vineyards and has become a sought-after destination for wine production. Located on the “Ruta del Vino” in a stunning setting, they are developing wine tourism on the estate to cater to the growing number of wine enthusiasts in this beautiful region!
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Floral and spicy
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 14° to 16°C
Aging Potential
1 to 2 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
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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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