This is a surprisingly good wine for the price. Lurton explains that in sourcing grapes from several regions of France in a time of global warming (some vintages are bottled simply as “Vin de France”), he can emphasize those grapes from regions that have had the best harvests in terms of quality. This one has lovely, deep green flavors of kiwi and citrus without being harsh, being both smooth in weight and texture, with good finishing crispness and a long finish.
François Lurton, Côtes de Gascogne IGP (Gascony, France) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
By Roger Morris