François Lurton
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François Lurton 2006 Campo Eliseo Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- Editors' Choice
- $100
Everything that’s fantastic about 21st-century Toro is encapsulated in this big, intense beauty. Tobacco, vanilla and blackberry aromas grace the forceful but stylish nose, while the palate pulses with toasty blackberry, dark plum, tobacco and chocolaty flavors. Smoky, pure and long on the finish. A hands-down winner to drink now through 2016.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
François Lurton 2007 Chacayes Malbec (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $77
Exemplary and exotic in the same breath. Aromas of sandalwood, spiced blueberry compote and fine leather make for an awesome bouquet. The palate is structured and huge like any top-end Argentine Malbec, but there’s purpose and elegance as well. Tastes of integrated oak, black fruits, subtle herbs and spice. Textured, deep and toasty on the finish. Drink now through…
— M.S.
(12/31/2011)
François Lurton 2008 El Albar Lurton Excelencia Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León)
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- $55
An excellent effort given that 2008 was by no means an excellent vintage. This Tempranillo is loaded with alluring aromas of sous-bois, marzipan, cola, moss and black-fruit aromas. The feel is thorough and pure, with blackberry, black licorice, graphite and chocolate flavors. It’s textured and deep, but not overly tannic or hard on the finish. Drink now through 2015.
— M.S.
(7/1/2012)
François Lurton 2006 Piedra Negra Malbec (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
Excellent value in top-flight Malbec. In the four years that we’ve rated this wine, it hasn’t dropped below 90 points. This vintage, with its deep, smooth luscious nose and dark black fruit flavors mixed with spice and chocolate, is the best Piedra Negra to date. A pure, delicious Malbec to drink now and over the next four years.
— M.S.
(5/1/2010)
François Lurton 2006 Chacayes Red (Mendoza)
- Cellar Selection
- $70
It takes a few minutes to become friends with this bruising heavyweight from Mendoza’s Uco Valley. It’s muscular, tough, tannic and lemony now, but time will unleash a lovable, big-time Argentine blend with rustic notes along with pure, polished berry fruit and loads of earthy spice. Better to hold until at least 2011 before uncorking.
— M.S.
(5/1/2010)
François Lurton 2008 Chacayes Red (Mendoza)
- $80
Different than past Chacayes wines in that it's more floral and exotic, and less about pure power. Aromas of blueberry, violets and graham cracker precede a well-built palate with wild berry and floral-infused flavors. Long, creamy and smooth on the finish. Drink now through 2014.
— M.S.
(12/31/2011)
François Lurton 2007 Piedra Negra Malbec (Mendoza)
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- $41
A powerful wine offering a rush of berry and plum aromas offset by sandalwood and blueberry. Tight as a vise in the mouth, but not overly hard or tannic. Tastes of light herbs, chocolate and bright berry fruit, then turns toward complexity and tobacco on the finish. Drink now through 2014.
— M.S.
(12/31/2011)
François Lurton 2007 Quinta Do Malho Red (Douro)
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- $90
Rubber, spice cake, alfalfa and wild berry aromas are vital and interesting. The palate on this three-grape blend is rich and borderline syrupy, with mulberry, brandied berry and chocolaty flavors. Spicy and dusty, with a chocolate malt ball finish. Big enough to pack a punch. Drink in the near future.
— W.E.
(12/22/2011)
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