Collioure Blanc 'Folio' 2024, Coume del Mas

Philippe and Nathalie Gard own this lovely boutique estate. They live in pretty Banyuls in a small house on top of one of the hills, from where the magnificent hills and valleys of this beautiful region are easily visible. Philippe was joined by winemaker and long term friend of Charlie's Andy Cook a few years ago and the estate is going from strength to strength with a highly sought-after production which sells out every year. This is made with old vine Grenache Gris with a touch of Grenache Blanc - it's textural and with a lovely balance of white pear and peach, some savoury, garrigue-y notes and floral tinges that give it some freshness and verve.