Phone: 0261 – 411100
Address: Ruta Provincial 94 KM21, Vista Flores, Tunuyán – Mendoza, Argentina.
André Lurton and his brother Jacques created in 1988 ” Jacques & François Lurton SA ” (” François Lurton SA ” from 2007), which begins as a consultant for all aspects of production and marketing of wines.
In early 90s , come to Argentina to advise a prestigious local winery. Lovers of the challenges , in 1996 decided to launch a large investment project outside France buying their first parcel south of Mendoza in Vista Flores, and creating his own winery. The land chosen in the Uco Valley at about 1,000 / 1100 mts, was an unexplored wilderness. Soil quality, the virgin land of high altitude, excellent climate and the presence of water managed to seduce them.
Bodega Francois Lurton now has 220 hectares spread over two farms : Finca Chacayes in Vista Flores ( Tunuyan , south of Mendoza) and Finca Barrancas, Maipu ( east of Mendoza).
The Winery located in Chacayes Villa has been built to withstand earthquakes. It also has a special wing housing an aging room for barrels and vats, small volume , ensuring optimum wine. In the winery conducts a careful selection of grapes and wine very smooth process, directly in the barrels.
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