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 the Colchagua Valley, Chile. This area, at the time, had never been used for viticulture. Today, the estate boasts 28 hectares of vines and has become a sought-after location for wine production. Situated on the "Wine Route" 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!
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Serve at 14° to 16°
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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 generates a great diversity of soils and subsoils. The vineyard extends across highly contrasting plots, mixing granite scree, limestone, schist areas, and particularly steep terrain, some of which is difficult to access.
The estate is managed by François Lurton, representing the fifth generation of a winemaking family. Accustomed to working on very different vineyards around the world, he approaches Mas Janeil with an open mind, adapted to the specific constraints of the site. After a period of leasing, he acquired the best parcels of the estate, which today comprise approximately 30 hectares of vines, complemented by large areas of natural heathland preserved around the vineyard.
The vineyard is managed using practices similar to biodynamics, with the use of organic fertilizers, the complete absence of herbicides, and ... Lire plus
