COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
François Lurton
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc is produced by François Lurton in the IGP Côtes de Gascogne appellation of Southwest France. The wine's name, translating to 'White Smokes,' may refer to vineyard mists or its aromatic qualities. François Lurton represents the fifth generation of a winemaking family, bringing a legacy of experience to his diverse vineyard holdings across multiple countries. The Gascony region's terroir, characterized by gravelly soils and cooling breezes, plays a significant role in shaping the wine's distinctive profile.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Fumées Blanches' means 'White Smokes'.
Fact 02
François Lurton is a fifth-generation winemaker.
Fact 03
The estate uses organic farming practices.
Fact 04
Some aging occurs in egg-shaped vats.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Les Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc involves organic farming practices with a focus on environmentally friendly methods and minimal intervention. Grapes are cultivated in vineyards with gravelly topsoils over clay, benefiting from cooling breezes that aid in flavor concentration and skin protection. A portion of the wine undergoes aging in egg-shaped vats, a technique designed to impart roundness and texture while preserving the wine's freshness and minerality. The overall approach aims to capture the distinctive characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc grape from the Gascony region.
