LES FUMÉES BLANCHES 2023 - Sauvignon Blanc - Côtes De Gascogne, South West - France
LES FUMEES BLANCHES - Sauvignon Blanc - Cotes de Gascogne, South West - FRANCE
Pale bright yellow colour with some hints of green. The nose reveals intense notes of citrus (lemon and lime) followed by notes of boxwood, grapefruit and elderflower. Elegant palate, with a fine balance between a smooth attack and a fresh finish, lively aromas of citrus.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
FRANCE
South West
Sauvignon Blanc
Product Description
Description
Pale bright yellow colour with some hints of green. The nose reveals intense notes of citrus (lemon and lime) followed by notes of white flowers (honeysuckle) and exotic fruits nuances. Elegant palate, with a fine balance between a smooth attack of fresh fruits and blackcurrant aromas and a fresh and mineral finish, with grapefruit notes. Drink on its own or with seafood and white meats.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
White meats.
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Seafood
Aperitif, seafood, mussels, filet of zander with dill, sole meuniere
Wine Facts
| Product Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | South West |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750ml |
| Winemakers | François Lurton - Harald Constant |
| Producer | François Lurton |
| Average age of vines | 25 years |
| Production method | 60 hL/ha. The 2021 vintage will remain historic with a frost in early April that caused the loss of 50% of the grape production. It is the strongest frost since 1991. The rest of the campaign was marked by abundant rainfall from May to September and a very strong disease pressure (mildew) which also generated a loss of harvest of 5 to 30% depending on the sector. This cold and humic climate was nevertheless beneficial to the white wines to preserve their freshness. The work done on the harvest date and in the cellar on the lees allowed us to have a beautiful vintage with fresh aromas and a good length. |
| Harvest method | Machine harvested (between 4 and 9 am) after tasting the grapes. |
| Fermentation & maceration | Maceration with the skins (8-12 hours). Pressing. Racking. Cold stabulation (8/10°C) for a few days - Reincorporation of filtered fine lees. Fermentation between 16-18°C. |
| Aging | Stainless steel thank |
| Alcohol | 11.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Fresh |
| Nose Attribute | Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Herbal |
| Density | 2 800 vines/ha |
| SKU | RH99 |
Vineyard Info
François Lurton represents the fifth generation of the Lurton wine family, wine producers since 1897. Today François Lurton is the owner of a number of unique vineyards in four countries in both hemispheres of the world.
Les Fumées Blanches is situated in the Gascony region, in South West France. The Lurton brothers found this unique terroir in 1997, and found it to be the ideal place to grow and express the true character of Sauvignon Blanc. The name of the wine comes from the light morning mists which drift like white smoke over the foothill vineyards. In these relatively cool microclimates, Sauvignon Blanc develops the smoky, slightly pungent aromas which are part of the unique personality of this grape. All the FUMEES BLANCHES Cotes de Gascogne plots are managed according to a set of strict criteria: taste, ripeness and technical. Tasting the grapes plays a decisive role, as it allows them to set the harvest date and adapt the vinification processes to the characteristics of the grapes. It also enables them to select the best plots and achieve the full aromatic potential of their wines. Francois Lurton vinifies this wine in the modern style which he has perfected, precisely capturing all the fresh, delicate aromas of the Sauvignon grape.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Pale bright yellow colour with some hints of green. The nose reveals intense notes of citrus (lemon and lime) followed by notes of white flowers (honeysuckle) and exotic fruits nuances. Elegant palate, with a fine balance between a smooth attack of fresh fruits and blackcurrant aromas and a fresh and mineral finish, with grapefruit notes. Drink on its own or with seafood and white meats.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
White meats.
-
Seafood
Aperitif, seafood, mussels, filet of zander with dill, sole meuniere
| Product Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | South West |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750ml |
| Winemakers | François Lurton - Harald Constant |
| Producer | François Lurton |
| Average age of vines | 25 years |
| Production method | 60 hL/ha. The 2021 vintage will remain historic with a frost in early April that caused the loss of 50% of the grape production. It is the strongest frost since 1991. The rest of the campaign was marked by abundant rainfall from May to September and a very strong disease pressure (mildew) which also generated a loss of harvest of 5 to 30% depending on the sector. This cold and humic climate was nevertheless beneficial to the white wines to preserve their freshness. The work done on the harvest date and in the cellar on the lees allowed us to have a beautiful vintage with fresh aromas and a good length. |
| Harvest method | Machine harvested (between 4 and 9 am) after tasting the grapes. |
| Fermentation & maceration | Maceration with the skins (8-12 hours). Pressing. Racking. Cold stabulation (8/10°C) for a few days - Reincorporation of filtered fine lees. Fermentation between 16-18°C. |
| Aging | Stainless steel thank |
| Alcohol | 11.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Fresh |
| Nose Attribute | Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Herbal |
| Density | 2 800 vines/ha |
| SKU | RH99 |
François Lurton represents the fifth generation of the Lurton wine family, wine producers since 1897. Today François Lurton is the owner of a number of unique vineyards in four countries in both hemispheres of the world.
Les Fumées Blanches is situated in the Gascony region, in South West France. The Lurton brothers found this unique terroir in 1997, and found it to be the ideal place to grow and express the true character of Sauvignon Blanc. The name of the wine comes from the light morning mists which drift like white smoke over the foothill vineyards. In these relatively cool microclimates, Sauvignon Blanc develops the smoky, slightly pungent aromas which are part of the unique personality of this grape. All the FUMEES BLANCHES Cotes de Gascogne plots are managed according to a set of strict criteria: taste, ripeness and technical. Tasting the grapes plays a decisive role, as it allows them to set the harvest date and adapt the vinification processes to the characteristics of the grapes. It also enables them to select the best plots and achieve the full aromatic potential of their wines. Francois Lurton vinifies this wine in the modern style which he has perfected, precisely capturing all the fresh, delicate aromas of the Sauvignon grape.
