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Clos des Lunes - Lune d'Argent 2022

White fruitFood-friendly wine

13%

0.75L

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Here, the moon is silver. Aged in both casks and vats, this dry white Sauternes wine reveals a noble freshness.

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The Lune d’Argent cuvée produced by the Clos des Lunes estate is a wine of rare elegance. Precision, balance, and character represent its defining traits. The blend consists of 70% Semillon (the king of Sauternes grapes, which Olivier Bernard aims to deliver to consumers at its finest) and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. The pampered vines, cultivated with the utmost respect, are on average 35 years old. They grow on gravelly soils (in Sauternes and Bommes) and red clay (in Barsac).
Once in the winery, the grapes are meticulously sorted and slowly pressed in a pneumatic press. The wine is matured for around six months, 25% in French oak barrels, imparting a light woody touch to the Semillon, and 75% in vats. The latter preserve the natural freshness of the fruit.
This wine exudes aromas of white fruit, citrus, white flowers and acacia honey. It is a simply superb with fine dishes such as white meat or noble fish.

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Clos des Lunes - Lune d'Argent 2022

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The Lune d’Argent cuvée produced by the Clos des Lunes estate is a wine of rare elegance. Precision, balance, and character represent its defining traits. The blend consists of 70% Semillon (the king of Sauternes grapes, which Olivier Bernard aims to deliver to consumers at its finest) and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. The pampered vines, cultivated with the utmost respect, are on average 35 years old. They grow on gravelly soils (in Sauternes and Bommes) and red clay (in Barsac).
Once in the winery, the grapes are meticulously sorted and slowly pressed in a pneumatic press. The wine is matured for around six months, 25% in French oak barrels, imparting a light woody touch to the Semillon, and 75% in vats. The latter preserve the natural freshness of the fruit.
This wine exudes aromas of white fruit, citrus, white flowers and acacia honey. It is a simply superb with fine dishes such as white meat or noble fish.

About the Producer Clos des Lunes

Located in the Sauternes region, the Clos des Lunes was bought in 2011 by Olivier Bernard,  who already owned Domaine de Chevalier, Domaine de la Solitude and Lespault Martillac (Pessac-Léognan). It produces dry white wines, which is particularly unusual for an estate located in the Sauternes region. Three cuvées are elaborated here: Lune Blanche, Lune d’Argent and Lune d’Or. An audacious move that sets a new chapter in Bordeaux wines! As Olivier Bernard puts it so well, "I intend to write a different story, that of a great, a truly great dry white wine."
The vines stretch over 60 hectares of uniquely rich, multi-faceted terroirs. The grapes are harvested by hand, in the early hours of the morning to preserve the freshness and quality of the berries. The estate is in the process of converting to organic cultivation practices. The two main grape varieties grown here are Semillon (70%) and Sauvignon Blanc (30%). Traditional methods infused with a natural approach apply in both the vineyard and the winery. The idea is to combine the expertise of Chevalier with the exceptional terroir of Clos des Lunes.

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 1 bottle

Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Normal

Origin: domain

Recoverable VAT: yes

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 13 %

Region: Bordeaux

Appellation: Bordeaux

Owner: Famille Bernard

Vintage: 2022

Colour: white

Service temperature: 12°

Viticulture: environmentally friendly More information....

Size (in ha): 25 hectares

Volume: 250000 bottles

Intensity: rich

Leading aroma: white fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
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