# Lurton du vin > Le vin, une histoire de famille ## Pages - [Actualités EN](https://lurton.com/en/actualites-en/): ENCOUNTER NEWS & EVENTS Follow the highlights of the Lurton family. From news and public events to press features, follow the daily life and key milestones that continue the family’s story — and meet us during the gatherings that bring our estates to life. EVENTS 08.10.2025 Legend’s Wine Tasting Luxembourg 08.10.2025 Legend’s Wine Tasting Luxembourg 08.10.2025 Legend’s Wine Tasting Luxembourg 08.10.2025 Legend’s Wine Tasting Luxembourg 08.10.2025 Legend’s Wine Tasting Luxembourg ‹ › PRESS 27.09.2025 Exceptional tasting of forty vintages of Château Brane-Cantenac Sud Ouest 13.05.2025 Claire Villars-Lurton, the committed Bordeaux woman La Cité du Vin 17.02.2025 Château de Camarsac — - [Mentions Légales - EN](https://lurton.com/en/mentions-legales-en/): LEGAL NOTICE Updated on 10.10.2025 Site editor In accordance with Article 6 of Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on confidence in the digital economy, users of the website www.lurton.com are informed of the identity of the various parties involved in its creation and maintenance: Website owner:Association des Lurton du VinContact: contact@lurton.com Association identification:Association des Lurton du Vin Website design and development:Studio Ellipsewww.studio-ellipse.com23 Rue Bennefray, 49140 Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou – contact@studio-ellipse.com Publication director:Marc Lurton – Legal representative of the Lurton brand. Editorial manager:Camille Lurton (Ellipse Media / Studio Ellipse) – responsible for the website’s editorial supervision. Data protection contact (GDPR):contact@lurton.com Hosting - [Politique de Confidentialité - EN](https://lurton.com/en/politique-de-confidentialite-en/): PRIVACY POLICY LAST UPDATE : 10.10.2025 Introduction  The Lurton du Vin website, accessible at https://lurtonduvin.com, is published by Lurton, a brand belonging to the Lurton family. Lurton is responsible for processing the personal data collected through this website. Email: contact@lurton.comOfficial website: https://lurton.comHosting: OVH, 2 rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France. How do we collect your data? We only collect the personal data necessary for the proper management of the website and to respond to your requests.This data is obtained in several ways: When you fill out a contact form or subscribe to a newsletter, you voluntarily provide us with certain information - [Contact EN](https://lurton.com/en/contact-en/): CONTACT A question, press inquiry, or other request? Feel free to contact us using the details below. Information request contact@lurton.com+33556789862 PRESS presse@lurton.com+33556789862 Contact us : Fill out our contact form by selecting the subject of your request. We will get back to you as soon as possible. * required fields - [La famille EN](https://lurton.com/en/la-famille-en/): THE FAMILY WINEMAKERS FOR5 GENERATIONS Léonce Récapet, born in 1858 in Branne, took over the family liqueur business before turning to viticulture alongside his wife, Emma Thibeaud, who came from a family of winemakers. Together, they developed several estates, including Château Bonnet. Their only daughter, Denise, married François Lurton in 1923. From their union were born four children — André, Lucien, Dominique, and Simone — the pillars of the Lurton family branch as we know it today. ANDRÉ LUCIEN SIMONE DOMINIQUE André Lurton (1924 – 2019) He grew up at Château Bonnet, where his passion for the vine was born. - [Oenotourisme EN](https://lurton.com/en/oenotourisme-en/): WINE TOURISM IN THE FOOTSTEPS OFTHE LURTON FAMILY Discovering the estates of the Lurton family means diving into a living heritage shaped over generations. Each château tells a unique story, each plot reveals the character of its terroir, and each encounter embodies the passion and expertise of those who carry on this family adventure. Between tastings, walks through the vineyards, and moments of sharing, our wine tourism experiences invite you to discover the soul of our estates, both in France and abroad. Whether you are a seasoned wine lover or simply curious, let yourself be guided by those who bring - [Accueil EN](https://lurton.com/en/accueil-en/): LURTON DU VIN ASSOCIATION WINE, A FAMILYHERITAGE Winemakers since 1858 Composed of 11 members from the fourth Lurton-Récapet generation, the Lurton du Vin Association proudly continues the family’s commitment to wine, driven by a shared ambition: to keep a living heritage in constant evolution. 1858 A PASSIONTHAT ENDURES The Récapet family, millers in Saint-Émilion since 1650, settled in Branne, where Jean-François, known as “Léonce,” was born in 1858. He took over the family liqueur business.In 1894, upon marrying Emma Thibeaud, who came from a family of winemakers, he fully devoted himself to viticulture. 1880 THE BEGINNINGSOF A WINE EMPIRE In - [Les membres EN](https://lurton.com/en/les-membres-en/): 11 MEMBERS 4th GENERATION Composed of 11 members from the fourth Lurton-Récapet generation, the Lurton du Vin Association proudly continues the family’s commitment to wine, driven by a shared ambition: to keep a living heritage in constant evolution. Daughters, sons, and grandchildren of Denise and François Lurton, each continues this family adventure in their own way — an adventure that began more than a century ago, driven by a living passion for the vine, wine, and great terroirs. Edwige Lurton Château Livran Jacques Lurton Vignobles AL & The Islander Estates Thierry Lurton Château de Camarsac Denis Lurton Château Desmirail Henri - [Denis Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/denis-lurton-en/): LUCIEN LURTON FAMILY DENIS LURTON DENIS LURTON A lover of the terroir, true to the spirit of Margaux. Son of Lucien Lurton, Denis grew up in the heart of the Médoc, among the vines and cellars of Brane-Cantenac, discovering vineyard work as a teenager and later as a student, particularly during harvest season. A lawyer by training, he practiced for several years at the Bordeaux Bar, where he won the eloquence competition, before taking a three-year break in Paris to pursue theater, studying under Maurice Sarrazin, a renowned actor and director.. In 1992, he succeeded his father as head of - [François Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/francois-lurton-en/): ANDRÉ LURTON FAMILY FRANÇOIS LURTON FRANÇOIS LURTON Visionary entrepreneur, pioneer of world wines. Son of André Lurton, François is a true wine explorer, creator of international estates, and advocate for responsible viticulture. Driven by boundless curiosity, he has built over the years a unique winemaking universe where innovation, respect for terroirs, and the pursuit of excellence blend with a deep environmental awareness. Son of André Lurton, François grew up among the vineyards of Château Bonnet, where his passion for viticulture and the discovery of terroirs was born at an early age. After several years working alongside his father, he founded - [Edwige Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/edwige-lurton-en/): LUCIEN LURTON FAMILY EDWIGE LURTON-MICHON EDWIGE LURTON-MICHON At the head of Livran, between tradition and renewal. Daughter of Lucien Lurton, Edwige Lurton-Michon embodies the sensitivity and commitment of a new generation of winemakers deeply connected to their roots. Alongside her husband Olivier Michon, Edwige has revived Château Livran, a historic Cru Bourgeois in the Médoc. Together, they have modernized the estate while preserving its authenticity, pursuing a rigorous and environmentally conscious viticulture, guided by a deep respect for their family heritage. Between family heritage and a forward-looking vision, she is deeply involved in every detail of the estate. Guided by - [Jacques Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/jacques-lurton-en/): ANDRÉ LURTON FAMILY JACQUES LURTON JACQUES LURTON A globetrotting oenologist who returned to his family roots. Son of André Lurton, Jacques brings his international experience and strategic vision to support the family’s transition alongside Mathilde de Caix-Lurton. A trained oenologist, he continues the innovative spirit and legacy of Vignobles André Lurton, while guiding their evolution toward modern and sustainable viticulture. Sixième enfant d’André Lurton, Jacques se forme à l’œnologie à Bordeaux avant de parcourir les vignobles du monde entier. Fort de cette expérience internationale, il cofonde avec son frère François une société de négoce et de conseil, introduisant une approche - [Marc Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/marc-lurton-en/): DOMINIQUE LURTON FAMILY MARC LURTON MARC LURTON A passionate and dedicated oenologist. Marc is one of Dominique Lurton’s sons. An oenologist and international consultant, he crafts his wines with passion, drawing on his expertise and experience, and with deep respect for nature. Marc Lurton is a qualified oenologist from the University of Bordeaux. In 1980, he took over the management of Château Reynier and Château de Bouchet, which he modernized by reorganizing the cellars, installing a bottling line, and restoring underground quarries for aging wines in oak barrels, before founding Vignobles Marc & Agnès Lurton with his wife in 1996. - [Pierre Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/pierre-lurton-en/): DOMINIQUE LURTON FAMILY PIERRE LURTON PIERRE LURTON At the summit of the great names. Son of Dominique Lurton, Pierre leads with precision and passion two icons of the Bordeaux vineyard: Cheval Blanc and d’Yquem. At the head of these exceptional estates for over thirty years, he strives to preserve their prestige while bringing a modern and consistent vision. At the same time, he nurtures the family spirit at Château Marjosse, his personal estate, where he expresses a freer and more intimate approach to wine. Pierre Lurton began his career as director of the legendary Château Cheval Blanc in 1990 and - [Thierry Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/thierry-lurton-en/): LUCIEN LURTON FAMILY THIERRY LURTON THIERRY LURTON Camarsac — its history, its legacy. Son of Lucien Lurton, Thierry carries on the family tradition with both passion and modernity. At the head of Château de Camarsac since 1992, he works to preserve the authenticity of its terroir while guiding the estate toward innovation and sustainable viticulture. In 1992, he took over the management of Château de Camarsac, in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region. Alongside his wife Solange and their son Jean, Thierry has since worked to develop the estate with a vision that is both respectful of the terroir, open - [Gonzague Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/gonzague-lurton-en/): LUCIEN LURTON FAMILY GONZAGUE LURTON GONZAGUE LURTON A leading figure of biodynamics in Margaux. Son of Lucien Lurton, Gonzague represents a new generation of visionary winemakers. Combining biodynamic boldness with a global outlook, he has transformed Château Durfort-Vivens and the G&C Lurton Estates through an approach that blends respect for the terroir, innovation, and international ambition. Son of Lucien Lurton, Gonzague took over the management of Château Durfort-Vivens, a Second Grand Cru Classé of Margaux, in 1992. He modernized the estate by introducing large-scale organic and biodynamic practices. Passionate about the expression of terroirs, he also developed three parcel-based cuvées - [Sophie Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/sophie-lurton-en/): LUCIEN LURTON FAMILY SOPHIE LURTON-COGOMBLES SOPHIE LURTON-COGOMBLES A woman of terroir and commitment. Continuing the legacy of her father, Lucien Lurton, Sophie embodies both continuity and renewal at Château Bouscaut, which she leads with a vision combining respect for tradition, openness, and excellence. Daughter of Lucien Lurton, Sophie Lurton-Cogombles (born June 29, 1964) took over Château Bouscaut in Cadaujac in 1992, alongside her husband Laurent Cogombles, an agricultural engineer. Together, they have carried on a prestigious family legacy for over 30 years. Under her leadership, the estate has moved toward environmentally friendly practices, earning a recent HVE certification. She has - [Marie-Laure Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/marie-laure-lurton-en/): LUCIEN LURTON FAMILY MARIE-LAURE LURTON-ROUX MARIE-LAURE LURTON-ROUX A feminine signature in the Médoc. Daughter of Lucien, Marie-Laure manages with both sensitivity and precision two great crus of Margaux and Haut-Médoc, while emphasizing hospitality and family heritage. Daughter of Lucien Lurton, Marie-Laure took over the management of the family estates in 1992, notably Château La Tour de Bessan in Margaux and Château Villegeorge in Haut-Médoc. A trained oenologist with six years of experience working in other family properties, she modernized the estates by optimizing the vineyards and enhancing the quality of the wines. Committed to a sustainable approach, she has also - [Henri Lurton - EN](https://lurton.com/en/henri-lurton-en/): LUCIEN LURTON FAMILY HENRI LURTON HENRI LURTON Between Margaux and Mexico, he cultivates his own vision of wine. Heir to Château Brane-Cantenac, Henri Lurton carries on the excellence of the great Margaux grands crus while exploring new winemaking horizons in Mexico, blending Bordeaux tradition with innovation. Son of Lucien Lurton, Henri took over Château Brane-Cantenac, a Grand Cru Classé of Margaux, in the 1990s. Heir to an exceptional family know-how, he modernized the estate while preserving the identity of its terroir and was an early advocate of sustainable viticulture. 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