Started in 2005 by Frédéric Porro and Stéphanie Ponso. This 25ha vineyard is situated on the Terrace du Larzac, North-West of Montpellier. In the winery they shun the usual style shown here in favour of delicate wines with subtle extractions. The estates name comes from all the wild sloe trees that can be found around the vineyard, with sloe being ‘Agrunelles’ in old Occitan. Biodynamic methods are used in the vineyard with processes like pruning and harvest being matched to the lunar calendar.   

Producer Mas des Agrunelles

Viticulture & Winemaking Organic and Biodynamic viticulture. Hand-harvested, and direct press, followed by native yeast fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then goes through age on the fine lees in tank. Finished with limited intervention. and low S02.  

Grapes Grenache Blanc, Marsanne 

Region Hérault, France

ABV 12.8%

Tasting Notes A fresh nose of citrus rind, and subtle lime. The palate is vibrant, showing zingy acidity and finishes with a streak of minerality.