The Winery André Lurton of Pessac-Léognan of Bordeaux

Winery André Lurton
The winery offers 7 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
This estate is part of the André Lurton.
It is ranked in the top 158 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Pessac-Léognan in the region of Bordeaux
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The Winery André Lurton is one of the best wineries to follow in Pessac-Léognan.. It offers 7 wines for sale in of Pessac-Léognan to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The André Lurton Estate is a family-owned vineyard producing exceptional wines located within the renowned appellation of Pessac-Léognan, in Gironde (AOC since 1959). The property is managed by André Lurton, a renowned trader and winegrower. He is a highly respected operator and is appreciated for the quality of the wine produced at the Estate. The Estate produces unique wines that express the nuance and unique character of the terroir. The vineyard spans 80 hectares and produces various types of white, red, and rosé wines. The vines are selected based on the quality and characteristics of the wines in order to enhance them. The management of the soil and vines is carried out with utmost care, ensuring that the wines produced by the Estate are unique. The Estate relies on a very advanced wine-making process to produce its wines. For example, the red wines are hand-harvested, sorted, and vinified using a vat regulated at a controlled temperature, before being put into barrels and oak casks. The aging is then done in large casks for 2 years for the red wines and from 9 to 12 months for the white wines. The André Lurton Estate is considered one of the greatest vineyards in the region. Through its complex and exceptional wines, the estate produces wines that reflect the personality and distinct terroir of Pessac-Léognan. André Lurton and his team express their passion for the vine and for wine-making, making the André Lurton Estate a must-visit reference from Médoc to Pessac-Léognan and worldwide.

Top Winery André Lurton wines

Looking for the best Winery André Lurton wines in Pessac-Léognan among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery André Lurton wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery André Lurton wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery André Lurton

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery André Lurton

How Winery André Lurton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini with port sauce, oriental stew with couscous or real paella recipe from valencia.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery André Lurton

On the nose the red wine of Winery André Lurton. often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, non oak or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery André Lurton. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery André Lurton

  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery André Lurton.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Pessac-Léognan

The wine region of Pessac-Léognan is located in the region of Graves of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Haut-Brion or the Château Haut-Brion produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pessac-Léognan are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pessac-Léognan often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, mango or chalk and sometimes also flavors of pomegranate, green bell pepper or dried rose.

In the mouth of Pessac-Léognan is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 145 estates and châteaux in the of Pessac-Léognan, producing 382 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Pessac-Léognan go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Winery André Lurton

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery André Lurton

How Winery André Lurton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of express veal stew in a pressure cooker, baked lamb neck on a bed of vegetables and grapes or conejo al ajillo (spain).

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery André Lurton

  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 2.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery André Lurton.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Sémillon

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top white wines of Winery André Lurton

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery André Lurton

How Winery André Lurton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of fish balls, american style lobster tails, great chef style or chocolate mousse.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery André Lurton

On the nose the white wine of Winery André Lurton. often reveals types of flavors of oak.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery André Lurton

  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.56/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.56/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.48/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery André Lurton.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle

The word of the wine: Second wine

In the Bordeaux vineyard, the second wine is a lesser-aged wine made from the youngest vines, while the main wine of the château is called the "grand vin".

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery André Lurton

Planning a wine route in the of Pessac-Léognan? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery André Lurton.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

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