Clos des Lunes
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World-class dry white Bordeaux from Sauternes by the owner of Domaine de Chevalier.
Clos des Lunes is a prestigious dry white wine estate in Sauternes, Bordeaux, founded in 2012 by Olivier Bernard, owner of Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan. Bernard acquired Château Haut Caplane and transformed it into a world-class producer of dry white Bordeaux wines. The 45-hectare vineyard is planted with 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, with an average vine age of 35 years. All viticulture is conducted organically, reflecting the estate commitment to sustainable, self-sustaining farming. Clos des Lunes produces three distinct cuvées — Lune d Argent, Lune d Or, and Lune Blanche — that showcase the unique terroir of gravel, clay, sand, and limestone soils. The wines are crafted in the style of grand dry whites, drawing on the expertise behind Domaine de Chevalier.
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Who Is This For?
For lovers of elegant, complex dry white Bordeaux who appreciate organic viticulture and the expertise of one of Pessac-Léognan greatest estates. Ideal for those who seek a sophisticated alternative to grand white Burgundy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Clos des Lunes located?
- Clos des Lunes is located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, though its wines are sold as white Bordeaux since they are dry rather than sweet.
- Who owns Clos des Lunes?
- Clos des Lunes is owned by Olivier Bernard, who also owns Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan and co-owns Château Guiraud in Sauternes. His son Hugo also helps run the estate.
- What grape varieties does Clos des Lunes use?
- Clos des Lunes uses 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, with vines averaging 35 years old, grown on soils of gravel, clay, sand, and limestone.
- Is Clos des Lunes wine sweet or dry?
- Clos des Lunes produces exclusively dry white wines. Because the grapes do not achieve the sweetness level required for the Sauternes appellation, the wines are sold as generic white Bordeaux.
- How is Clos des Lunes rated by critics?
- The debut 2012 vintage received 91 points from both Robert Parker and Wine Spectator, and the estate has maintained strong critical acclaim for its subsequent vintages.