2022 Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent Blanc (750ml)

Semillon from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France

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Described by Jeb Dunnuck as “a classy Bordeaux Blanc,” the 92 pt. 2022 Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent Blanc checks all the boxes for fans of white Bordeaux, revealing fresh aromatic juicy fruit with a hint of saline-tinged minerality on a bright, citrusy finish, a delicious dry French white crafted by the team of Pessac-Leognan’s Domaine de Chevalier that’s bargain priced to stock the cooler and reach for often.

Purchasing a prime estate near Chateaux d’Yquem and Guiraud straddling the communes of Sauternes and Bommes, Clos des Lunes was founded by Domaine de Chevalier owner Olivier Bernard in 2011, establishing the new winery to produce a range of dry white Bordeaux in an area known for sweet wines. Considered outstanding terroir for producing the Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc typically reserved for Sauternes, Clos des Lunes spans over 60 hectares of organically farmed vineyards including numerous parcels of old vines, planted to 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc in a mosaic of gravel soils mixed with clay, sand and limestone on sloping hills. Manually harvesting the grapes plot by plot, the vineyard crew picks on multiple passes throughout the vines in a fashion similar to Sauternes, in this case to ensure only evenly ripened, disease-free grapes are selected. Employing the winemaking expertise of Domaine de Chevalier, the 2022 Clos des Lunes Lune D’Argent Blanc was aged in a combination of 30% new French oak barrels for 12 months while the remaining 75% aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks for between 6 to 7 months, described as “light on its feet and refreshing” by the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown offering aromatic, rich vibrant fruit with a backbone of acidity on a mouthwatering finish.

A terroir-expressive blend balancing the richness of Semillon with vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, the exquisite 92 pt. 2022 Clos des Lunes Lune D’Argent was crafted in “an easy drinking style” according to Decanter’s Georgina Hindle by expert producers of Bordeaux Blanc, equally delicious when sipped as an aperitif or enjoyed with food and delivering unbeatable value.

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Fine reduction with flint and matchstick characters that protect the creamed citrus. Pretty full-bodied and broad at the start with a lightly phenolic middle and a flavorful, saline finish. 70% semillon and 30% sauvignon. Try from 2025.

92 points, Zekun Shuai, James Suckling (Feb 2024)

Cool and crisp, clean and nicely weighted on the palate with some creamy and chalky lemon, pear and apricot. An easy-drinking style with nuance and freshness. Lacks a touch of weight and zing, but there’s appealing bitter lemon rind with apricot and peach flavours. Feels clean.

90 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Apr 2023)

This fresh version offers mirabelle plum, quinine and honeysuckle notes that stay bright and nicely defined through the energetic, salted butter–tinged finish. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2026.

90 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Feb 2024)

Alcohol By Volume: 13.0%

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