Clos Les Lunelles
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Saint-Émilion's finest Perse family brings Castillon wines to award-winning heights.
Clos Les Lunelles is a prestigious estate in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, owned by Gérard and Chantal Perse — the celebrated proprietors of Château Pavie, Pavie Decesse, Monbousquet, and Bellevue-Mondotte in Saint-Émilion. Originally called Château Lapeyronie, the estate in the commune of Sainte-Colombe was acquired by the Perse family in 2001 and renamed. Spread across 9 hectares, the vineyard sits atop the highest point in the Côtes de Castillon on a clay-limestone plateau that is essentially an extension of the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau. Planted with 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc, the vines are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted. The vinification includes an 8-day cold soak at 9°C, a 32-day maceration using indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation in barrel, and aging for 18–24 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Sustainable and organic practices are followed throughout. With production of around 1,800 cases per year and critical scores reaching 97 points (Jeb Dunnuck, 2022 vintage), Clos Les Lunelles consistently ranks among the top producers of the Castillon region.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking Saint-Émilion-quality wines at a more accessible price, and for collectors who appreciate wines with 5–20 years of aging potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who owns Clos Les Lunelles?
- The estate is owned by Gérard and Chantal Perse, the celebrated proprietors of Château Pavie and several other renowned Saint-Émilion estates, including Pavie Decesse, Monbousquet, and Bellevue-Mondotte.
- What grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc, all hand-harvested and table-sorted.
- How is the wine made and aged?
- Grapes undergo an 8-day cold soak at 9°C, then a 32-day maceration using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 18 to 24 months in 50% new French oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation carried out in barrel.
- What is the aging potential of this wine?
- Clos Les Lunelles is best enjoyed with at least 4–6 years of aging and can reach peak maturity between 5 and 20 years after the vintage. The 2022 vintage received 97 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 95 points from James Suckling.
- What food does Clos Les Lunelles pair well with?
- It pairs beautifully with classic meat dishes such as roast beef, lamb, duck, game birds, and aged cheeses like Brie, Saint-Nectaire, and Pont l'Évêque.