Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

For those that don’t know Morlet Family, the Winemaker/Owner is the better brother of the Winemaker for Peter Michael. Both of them Frenchmen transplants.

Many of the 2013 Napa/Sonoma Cabernets/blends I’ve had to this point are much bigger-teether. This still has soft/round teethiness. Yet, shows round elegance, as is Luc’s frame. Not that this lacks teeth, but it is more baby teeth.

The nose is kinda dullish. It is mostly a mix of dark fruits w/ dark chocolate to pudding, baking spices and round dry earth.

The palate is lush, round, rich and elegant. Dry, brambly; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries with raspberries. Melted, dark, chocolate bar, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon stick, vanilla, dark Asian spices, mid berry cola, steeped black tea, dry river stone,/soil, limestone, dry twig, menthol, dry & slightly withering dark, red flowers, violets, excellent acidity with a not completely balanced finish that still show teeth & translates to a wine with a still bigger structure/tension, endless flowing elegance that last minutes and falls on dark spice and earth. — 8 hours ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

On the young side, nice evolution over time when opened. Additional cellaring will reward, this is an upcoming beauty — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

1993 vintage. Last tasted 7.15.25 (9.0). Sampled via Coravin. Beautifully, supple body which is the best compliment this effort has going for it currently. Not much going on elsewhere. 6.24.26. — 5 months ago

romo

9.1

Likely the top QBR this year. - at Archer — 5 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

vintage 2023 | What a joy! Juiciness and rondeur. Put the Guigal in the shadow. Must search for this wine. — 6 months ago

Mike Evans

9.6

Stunning and agile. — 8 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Golden yellow. Oak vanilla. Peach pear apple. Clove wood. Nuts. Liquor like. Complexity. Elegancy.
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Dry Rich Domaine de Chevalier LEsprit de Chevalier Pessac- Leognan white Bordeaux Blend 18 @1650, xiaduo, 261015-261017 — a month ago

Lisanne Nijenhuis

9.4

Home alone with wine, snacks and a good movie! — 3 months ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.9

i was shocked — 3 months ago

Yoly Sardinas

9.2

Capital Grill - Providence RI — 5 months ago

Pierre-nicolas Chabanel

8.9

Vintage 2024 — 5 months ago

Ryan Douglas Wells

9.0

Almost effervescent with acidity, bright, with tart cherries, the funk and slight brine of olives, and a pleasant mid-mouth weight. — 7 months ago

Mike Evans

9.4

Tropical but with lovely weight and depth. — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Bright lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple, pear and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers and flinty spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with citrus and noted mineral spice. Nice! — 9 months ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.8

steamed halibut with this amazing tomatillo sauce — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Gorgeous soft lemon fruit. Chalk and fine detailed fruit. Lush but precise. Long intense and classy. Gorgeous — 3 months ago

with Bex

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Clos des Lunes "Lune d'Argent" 2024. Bordeaux Blanc – Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Bordeaux Blanc crafted from 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, produced by Clos des Lunes, the white wine estate of the Bernard family (SC Domaine de Chevalier) in one of Bordeaux's finest white wine terroirs. While still in its youth, the 2024 vintage already reveals exceptional balance, precision, and elegance. Its beautifully integrated texture hints at an even brighter future with a few years of bottle age.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive aromas of white peach, ripe citrus, honeysuckle, lemon blossom, and fresh herbs unfold alongside subtle notes of wet stone and flint. The palate is layered yet remarkably refined, where the richness of Sémillon meets the freshness and lift of Sauvignon Blanc.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a silky, almost creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity. Despite its youthful structure, the edges are already remarkably soft, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish that lingers with freshness rather than weight.

Food Pairings
A natural companion for oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled prawns, sea bass, Dover sole, or creamy goat cheese. Its precision and elegance make it an outstanding seafood wine.

Verdict
Another outstanding vintage that continues the remarkable consistency of Clos des Lunes. The 2024 is tighter than the 2023 but noticeably more polished, combining youthful energy with impressive finesse. Delicious today, yet clearly built to reward three to six years of cellaring.

Did You Know?
Clos des Lunes is owned by the Bernard family, also proprietors of the prestigious Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan. Although produced under the Bordeaux Blanc appellation, the estate applies many of the same meticulous vineyard and cellar practices that have made Domaine de Chevalier one of Bordeaux's benchmark producers of dry white wine.

🍷 Personal Pick
This has quietly become one of the cornerstone whites in my cellar. I've followed several vintages, and each one seems to refine the style even further. The 2024 impressed me with its precision, softer edges, and seamless balance despite its youth. It's one of those bottles I never hesitate to recommend, beautiful now with seafood, but patient enthusiast will be rewarded with even greater complexity in a few years.
— 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Blend of 65% Cab Sauvignon, 30% Merlot & 5% Petite Verdot. A wonderful wine with ripe fruit, floral and spice aromas. Cherry, plum and currant flavors with a nice mineral edge, creamy soft tannins, lingering finish ending with a earthy mineral tang. Age worthy! Very Nice! — 7 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Cena dauvenay — 8 months ago

Brad Jensen

9.4

Musk, Holly berries and bramble, pine needles, iron, velvet, driftwood, hints of coffee and bold red meat. There’s berries in there, red, lush, ripe and dark, but it’s so well integrated into the perfume (and it is perfume) that it’s impossible to separate them. Like a thin spread of preserves and dank basement. Palate has that lean nature of Syrah, between medium and light bodied, tannins present, but molded well into the palate, not ostentatious. Lush, silky dark red and black fruits roll forth, along with some charcoal, graphite, blood, and iron. — 8 months ago

with Tiva