COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
François Lurton
REGION
Gascogne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc is produced by François Lurton, a winemaker from a family with deep Bordeaux roots. He established his own business in 1988 and now manages estates across multiple countries, focusing on terroir-driven wines. This particular wine originates from the Gascogne region in France, known for its suitable climate and silty soils for Sauvignon Blanc cultivation. The 2023 vintage is noted for its youthful energy. François Lurton is recognized for his skill with white wines, and this Sauvignon Blanc is designed to be an uncomplicated and refreshing expression.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
François Lurton is often called the 'white wine king'.
Fact 02
Grapes are harvested mechanically in the early morning.
Fact 03
This wine is certified vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes sourced from vineyards in regions like Languedoc and Gers. The grapes are mechanically harvested in the early morning to ensure freshness. Prior to fermentation, the grape skins are macerated with the must for 8-12 hours. The must is then transferred to stainless steel tanks for cold stabilization before undergoing alcoholic fermentation with cultured yeast. After fermentation, the wine rests on its lees for a couple of weeks. The wine contains sulfites.
