François Lurton
François Lurton 2009 El Albar Lurton Barricas Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León)
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- $24
Big and forward on the bouquet, this has loud, fiery black-cherry and berry aromas. Like most Lurton wines of Spanish origin, El Albar is chewy and ripe, with a syrupy feel and flavors of blackberry, stewed plum and spice cake. The finish is chocolaty, beefy and concentrated.
— M.S.
(2/1/2013)
François Lurton 2009 El Albar Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León)
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- $12
This is a fairly dense and rich wine given the price. The nose deals raisin, plum and cherry aromas in front of a loaded, chewy palate with earthy, slightly flat berry and rubbery flavors that are accompanied by low-level acidity. Don’t wait long to drink this generous value wine.
— M.S.
(6/1/2013)
François Lurton 2007 Campo Alegre Tinta de Toro (Toro)
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- $35
Not as rich and fruity as most Lurton wines from Toro, which we think reflects the cooler, wetter conditions of the '07 vintage. The nose is definitively red in nature, with spice and raspberry, while the palate is fairly tight and generic. Finishes with grab and astringency along with the taste of milk chocolate.
— W.E.
(12/22/2011)
François Lurton 2008 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza)
- $15
Multifaceted on the nose, with aromas of horse saddle and mulch that give way to cleaner floral and berry liqueur scents. The palate is thick, chewy and on the softer side, while the flavors shows rich berry flavors that hint at syrup. Chewy, with a coffee-like essence to the finish.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
François Lurton 2010 Terra Sana Syrah (Pays d'Oc)
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- $14
There’s a hint of caramel-like sweetness to the lush dark-fruit center of this Syrah. Dense, jammy blackberry and cherry flavors continue on the palate, with an overall round mouthfeel and a softly spiced finish. Drink up.
— L.B.
(12/1/2012)
François Lurton 2010 Terra Sana Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne)
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Brightly fresh and grassy Sauvignon Blanc that comes from south-west France. It is crisp with citrus and green plum fruit flavors, the acidity mouthwateringly refreshing. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
François Lurton 2010 Fumées Blanches Réserve Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne)
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From selected vineyards, this is a rich, tropical fruit-flavored wine. It has peach and ripe plum fruits laced with citrus. Smooth and fruity. Drink now.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
François Lurton 2008 Hacienda Araucano Clos de Lolol Red (Lolol Valley)
- $23
An earthy, dense four-grape blend that issues floral, cherry aromas in front of a creamy, candied palate that sports generic but nice plum, berry and cherry flavors. A smooth wine but one without much complexity; seems to have lost some of its identity in the blending process.
— M.S.
(6/1/2011)
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