Francois Lurton wines

Nael Shallufe, Nazareth, imports some of Francois Lurton wines via www.newcode.co.il
some whites and red are quite enjoyable; also good value for money.

• 2013 Domaines François Lurton Sauvignon Blanc Les Fumées Blanches 84 Points

  France, Southwest France, Gascony, Côtes de Gascogne

  light yellow
  fresh subtle citrus & mineral aroma
  light-medium bodied, good acidity, fruity flavours, low minerality, round edges.

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• 2013 Hermanos Lurton Verdejo Rueda 85 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Rueda

  almost transparent
  light citrus & mineral aroma
  light-medium bodied, pleasant acidity, citrus & mineral flavours, pleasant finish

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• 2011 Bodega Piedra Negra (François Lurton) Chardonnay Reserva 86 Points

  Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco

  light yellow
  pleasant fruity aroma with bitter notes
  medium bodied, good acidity, bitter grapefruit flavours, subtle fruity finish with bitter ending

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• 2012 Domaines François Lurton Côtes du Roussillon Le Petit Pas Mas Janeil 86 Points

  France, Languedoc Roussillon, Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon

  transparent red-purple
  dark fruity & spicy woody aroma
  med-full bodied, good acidity level, soft tannins, nice balance, dark fruity flavours, oak-vanilla, bitter finish.

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• 2009 Hacienda Araucano (Lurton) Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Araucano 89 Points

  Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

  opaque dark red-black
  dark ripe fruity aroma with minty-eucalyptus hints
  med-full bodied, soft round tannins, bitter fruity flavours, chewable, bitter finish, liquorice notes.

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• 2009 Bodega Piedra Negra (François Lurton) Gran Malbec Piedra Negra 87 Points

  Argentina, Mendoza

  opaque dark red-purple
  dark fruity aroma & chocolate notes
  med-full bodied, soft round tannins, good acidity, dark fruity flavours, chocolate notes, minty hints, lacks complexity, lean finish.

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• 2010 Hacienda Araucano (Lurton) Clos de Lolol 88 Points

  Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley, Lolol

  opaque dark red-black
  dark fruity bordelais aroma with chocolate & oaky notes
  full bodied, good acidity, dark blackberries, soft round tannins, chocolate & oak-vanilla notes, heavy fruity finish

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• 2009 J. & F. Lurton Toro El Albar 'Barricas' 87 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Toro

  opaque dark red-purple
  dark fruity subtle aromas
  full bodied, firm tannins, good acidity, dark fruity flavours, subtle oak-vanilla, chocolate hints, medium complexity, bitter fruity finish.

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• 2011 Bodega Burdigala Toro Campo Alegre Tinto 87 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Toro

  opaque dark red-black
  intense dark fruity aroma with chocolate-oaky notes
  med-full bodied, firm tannins, good acidity, dark fruity flavours, well balanced, heavy bitter fruity finish.

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it was an enjoyable tasting of wines from four countries; even though none of the wine was outstanding, many were worthy to keep in one's wine cellar.