About Us

In South–West of France, our Domaine Les Fumées Blanches today represent the torchlight of the appellation with the production of a unique Sauvignon Blanc for which Francois Lurton is
worldwide recognized as an expert of this grape variety.

The Mas Janeil in South–East of France. 35 hectares of vines, planted on a wide variety of soils
with different sun exposure, produce perfect grapes, which are meticulously vinified on site. The
aim is to reveal the purity of the windswept terroirs, while respecting the vines as much as
possible by using sustainable agricultural methods, as well as winemaking techniques that are
as natural as possible.

Nizas was established in 1998. 38 hectares of vines are planted over 3 appellations, AOP Languedoc-Pézenas, AOP Languedoc and IGP Pays d’Oc. Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre are the main 4 red varieties grown, while Roussane, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc represent most of the white varieties. Domaine de Nizas has been certified as a sustainable vineyard since 2007. The vines are worked manually and precisely for pruning, bud removal, lifting the wires, and if required, removing excess grapes. The winery maintains a long-term view, conserving the soils by using plowing and grass rather than herbicides.
Since 2018, Francois Lurton has taken over the winegrowing and winemaking, with one goal in mind, to express the true potential of the exceptional terroir of Pézenas, the ideal place to produce quality wines, with extraordinary depth.

Our Spanish winery Hermanos Lurton in DO Toro and DO Rueda where winegrowing has gone on
in the region for centuries: the Catholic Monarchs were producing well–reputed wines here as
early as the 15th century. In these large terroirs with a strong identity, intersected by the Duero River, the vines grow in poor, deep, sandy and gravelly soil, known as “canto rodado”.

And finally, our Bodega Piedra Negra in Argentina. This unique winery is located in the Uco Valley
– 80 km south of the city of Mendoza – and runs alongside the legendary route 40. It was not by
chance that we chose this southern valley. Scaling the foothills of the Cordillera, we were looking
for cool, poor soil, and extreme conditions, which have proved to be excellent for wine
production. Thanks to the microclimate of this high–altitude desert, with very well–drained,
relatively infertile, alluvial gravel soil, the wines of the Uco Valley, and especially those of
Chacayes, have a unique personality, which combines freshness and concentration. Pioneer in
the region, we propose the wines that allowed, in 2016, the creation of the official Geographical
Appellation “Los Chacayes”.

Sorgin is a Premium Distilled Gin made with carefully selected aromatic plants and citrus fruit. Based on an original recipe, Sorgin was inspired by François Lurton’s particular attraction to one grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc, in order to create a fruity, delicate Distilled Gin. This distilled gin is a bridge between wine and spirits. Sorgin (witch in Basque) refers to Sabine’s French Southwest origin and to the conviviality, embodied by Basque celebrations.

  Sorgin is unique with its grape base (wine eau de vie) and its natural Sauvignon Blanc aromas, which are blended with Juniper and 6 various botanicals: citrus zest (pink grapefruit, lemon & lime), violet, broom, and blackcurrant buds. A fruity yet delicate gin.

After more than 20 years working the Gascony terroirs, Récapet Armagnac has been the result of a long quest for excellence, seeking the perfect balance between wine, wood, and time. In 2021, the launch of Récapet is associated with the acquisition of the Domaine de Targuerie, located in the Bas-Armagnac appellation heart. Our 15 hectares of organic vineyards allow us to produce organic certified Armagnacs, respectful of nature, those who farm it, and consumers !