In the middle of the 17th century, the Lurton’s ancestors were millers in the parish of Saint-Laurent-des Combes, not far from the famous village of Saint-Émilion, and were already cultivating, in their spare time, a few plots of vines for their own consumption.
Two centuries later, through a series of family alliances, they find their winegrowers further south, on the banks of the Dordogne, where they have settled in Branne. They decided to put winegrowing to a side for a while and opened a small café and decided to embark on a new activity: that of distillers.
At a time when the vineyards of Bordeaux were suffering from the onslaught of phylloxera, and many overwhelmed owners were selling their properties, Léonce Récapet, Andre Lurton’s great grandfather, bought, hoping for better days. In 1897, he acquired Chateau Bonnet in Grézillac, with its 47 hectares of land, vines and meadows.
The 2023 Bordeaux Blanc is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon & small amounts of Colombard & Muscadelle. The nose is bright & fresh, dominated by the character of the Sauvignon. The notes of white nectarine, passionfruit & citrus blend harmoniously with the floral notes. The palate is round and unctuous - accompanied by notes of lemon-lime & grapefruit, a lovely freshness balances the palate & leads to a long & mouthwatering finish.
