COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Grenache, Carignan, Syrah
PRODUCER
François Lurton
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mas Janeil 2016 is a red wine from the Côtes du Roussillon Villages appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, produced by François Lurton. Lurton, representing the fifth generation of a Bordeaux winemaking family established in 1897, applies his commitment to terroir-driven wines to this estate. The blend comprises Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah, grapes well-suited to the region's Mediterranean climate. The 2016 vintage was recognized with a 'Coup de cœur' from Bettane & Desseauve.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
François Lurton is part of a wine dynasty with over a century of winemaking history.
Fact 02
This wine is a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah.
Fact 03
The 2016 vintage received a 'Coup de cœur' from Bettane & Desseauve.
Fact 04
The wine has a low sugar content of under 3 g/l.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mas Janeil 2016 is produced using traditional vinification methods, with a focus on selecting grapes from specific terroirs within the Côtes du Roussillon Villages appellation. The blend consists of 45% Grenache, 20% Carignan, and 35% Syrah. The wine has a residual sugar content of under 3 g/l and an acidity of 5.8 g/l. Specific details regarding fermentation, aging, and harvest practices for this vintage are not provided, but the producer's philosophy centers on expressing the unique characteristics of the land.
