François Lurton is a flying winemaker based in Bordeaux who also makes wine in Argentina, Chile, Spain and other regions of France. And he’s something of a Sauvignon Blanc specialist. This wine is very pale straw in colour with an herbaceous, green plum nose; it has a soft mouth feel and a gooseberry flavour with tart acidity. Good value.
I love the price-quality ratio of the wines from the Dão, as they are providing some of the best-value wines in the world. Lots of bright cherry, blackcurrant, earth and spice with great freshness, bright acidity and a lip-smacking finish. A delicious blend of Jaen and Touriga Nacional.
Deep purple in colour. Cedary, lightly floral, spicy nose of plum. Medium bodied, dry, slightly sweet and jammy with plum and blackberry flavours.
Dark ruby. Black fruit and ripe, earthy notes. Supple attack, the full body is felt on the palate. Densely fruity and well balanced from start to finish.
Beaujolais is technically a part of Burgundy but there is an ongoing debate whether it should stay that way as it has a different character albeit similar soils. This fine cru exhibits a nose of raspberry and strawberry with a very discreet touch of oak. Soft and balanced, its crunchy, sappy fruit has medium body and firm tannins. Easy to drink and ready now, to be enjoyed with grilled red meat.
A blend of the 2004, 2005 and 2006 vintages, with 8 years in barrel — a synthesis of old and new winemaking styles. Medium gold colour with a viscous texture. Oxidative with nutty notes. Mouth-filling, resiny, powerful and intense. Honey, spice and citrus-peel notes, with saltiness that lingers on and on.
A dry and easy-drinking rosé with flavours of strawberry, raspberry, pink grapefruit and hints of pepper. Good length, fresh acid and ready for patio sipping or charcuterie boards.