François Lurton has launched the first vintage (2009) of a characterful, oak-aged white Côtes du Rousillon, made in the Agly Valley, from old Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeu grapes. These are grown in a single vineyard at his Mas Janeil estate, called ‘Traou de l’Ouille’ - 'traou' meaning 'hole' or 'hollow'and Ouille being the name of a nearby stream.
The estate is on south-facing slopes near Mas Amiel, overshadowed by the rugged Corbières escarpment and the Cathar castle of Quéribus. The poor schistous and granitic soils yield few grapes - only around 25 hl per hectare.
The wine will sell at around £14.50 or 18 euros.
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