The winery
Vignobles Famille André Lurton
Family-owned group of Bordeaux wine estates, producing red, white and rosé wines with several châteaux (including Château La Louvière and Château Couhins-Lurton).
- Bordeaux (Graves / Pessac-Léognan) · Francia
- Since 1897
- 1 product
The story
The Vignobles Famille André Lurton bring together several Bordeaux estates acquired and developed by the Lurton family over the 20th century. André Lurton is known for reviving and restoring properties such as Château La Louvière and for his institutional role in the region, including involvement in the creation of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Today the estates are managed by the family and André Lurton’s children.
Production philosophy
Production focused on expressing the terroir and safeguarding agricultural practices; the group states its commitment to environmental and social issues. It also offers wine tourism activities and direct sales from the estates.
Terroir and vineyards
Bordeaux, with vineyards and châteaux also in Entre-deux-Mers, Lussac-Saint-Émilion and other appellations of the Bordeaux region.
Awards and recognition
Includes a Cru Classé.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sémillon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
- Muscadelle
- Hectares
- 630.0
- Bottles per year
- 4000000
What makes it distinctive
- Collection of renowned châteaux in the Bordeaux region.
- André Lurton was a key figure in the establishment of the AOC Pessac-Léognan.
- Declared commitment to sustainable practices and CSR initiatives; wine tourism activities and an online shop.
- Family-owned group with an extensive presence in Bordeaux and production on a significant scale.