TASTING NOTE
This wine of André Lurton at an affordable price, is an example of "everyday
wine": succulent aromas of pear and tropical fruit, and expressive on the
palate, clean finish and well-defined . It is vibrant yet easy to drink.
PRODUCER
Lurton Family is one of the largest wine Dynasty in the world.
Vignobles Andre Lurton is a family estate, established in the 1950s by André
Lurton, and one of today’s largest and most important producers of the
Bordeaux region. A visionary and force of nature, André Lurton founded the AOC
Pessac-Léognan in 1987, pioneering its aromatic white wine style. Today, both
reds and whites from Pessac Leognan have earned a reputation for great value.
Today one his son is the leader of the company.
VINEYARD INFORMATION
This was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. In
addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as
the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought
from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect
state of health at harvest time though out the vineyard
VINIFICATION
Fermentation : After skin-contact and settling, in temperature-controlled
stainless - steel tanks
85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon
All the best bits of Sauvignon Blanc but with a tropical edge
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