Chateau de l'Ou

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Oenologists Séverine and Philippe Bourrier are the proprietors of the vibrant, organic Château de l'Ou in Montescot, Roussillon. When the estate was bought in 1998, they immediately switched to organic farming, which was at the time an avant-garde method in Roussillon. As a result, the estate is now Ecocert-certified.

The estate, which originally contained 30 hectares, including four hectares of olive trees and 26 hectares of vineyard, has been progressively growing by acquiring plots from all over the area; by 2018, it had grown to 45 hectares.

L'Ou, which in Catalan means "egg," alludes to an ovoid-shaped water resurgence that was present at the property's site and that Séverine and Philippe wished to revive with their project.

They work together to hand-craft wines using a variety of fermentation vessels, from concrete eggs, terracotta and sandstone amphora to barrels, and they cultivate the Roussillon terroir with its hot and parched soils.

The gorgeous, supple cuvées they create highlight this special terroir.

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Red 15

A bottle of Château de l'Ou L'Ou red wine with a dark glass body, a white label with blue text, and a dark blue foil capsule at the neck, isolated on a white background.

Chateau de l'Ou, Rouge, Cotes du Roussillon 2023 75cl £22.94

Chateau de l'Ou Rouge Côtes du Roussillon is a vibrant southern French wine brimming with crunchy red and black brambly fruits. Peppery spice and subtle violet notes add complexity to this juicy, fresh expression. Clean fruit character and approachable structure make it perfect for relaxed meals or everyday enjoyment. A genuine expression of Roussillon's sun-drenched terroir.

Red 14.5

Chateau de l'Ou I Love L'Ou, Cotes Catalanes 2021 75cl £18.54

Delicious notes of crunchy red and black fruits lead to a fresh and juicy palate in an easy-drinking style

Red 16

Chateau de l'Ou, Compartir, Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2019 75cl £31.15

A full bodied, rich and yet seamlessly elegant Roussillon blend, with abundant kirsch and blackberry layered with chocolate, fresh garrigue herbs and spice

White 14.5

Chateau de l'Ou, Infiniment de l'Ou, Cotes Catalanes, Chardonnay 2021 75cl £35.69

This textured Chardonnay is characterised by great minerality, with bright citrus notes, floral hints and toasted nuts through to a vibrant, saline finish

White 13.5

Chateau de l'Ou, Blanc, Cotes du Roussillon 2021 75cl £21.80

A refreshing cuvee full of lime, citrus and white fruit aromas leading to a textured palate with beautiful balance and a crisp, saline finish