Clos Lunelles 2015
14.5%
3L
Intensity
Finesse, richness and delicacy perfectly sum up the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux from Clos des Lunelles – greatly appreciated by international critics.
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Clos Lunelles 2015
The wine
Clos des Lunelles’s vines are situated on the Sainte Colombe plateau at the peak of the Côtes de Castillon and produce wine within the Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux AOC. Merlot, Cabernet-Franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon vines are green harvested and then leaf-stripped twice over the summer to allow more sunlight and heat to reach the grapes. The grapes are then hand-picked and meticulously sorted. The first fermentation takes place in thermoregulated vats. A second, malolactic fermentation is carried out in oak barriques. The wine is then raised for a year and a half to two years before bottling. This cuvée is a true success and has seduced the likes of Robert Parker and Bernard Burtschy who laud its delicate yet rich character and the finesse of its tannins.
About the Producer Clos Lunelles
Clos Lunelles is located on clay and limestone hillsides, grown with Merlot (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Bought by Gérard Perse in 2001, it was formerly known as Château Lapeyronie. The vines are farmed with the aim of producing low yields and concentrated grapes. His gamble paid off, and the wines have been lauded by leading professionals.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 4 bottles
Level: 4 NormalObservation: 4 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Owner: Vignobles Perse
Vintage: 2015
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink until 2025
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 8.5 hectares
Volume: 21600 bottles
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: fruity
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine