Domaine de Chevalier
Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc Sec Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Bordeaux, France
2015 vintage. A project started in 2011 by Olivier Bernard (of Domaine de Chevalier fame) in Sauternes from vineyards in 3 different terroirs (Sauternes, Barsac and Bommes). Contrary to classic white Bordeaux, Sémillon is king here, reflecting in this 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon blanc blend, aged in French oak. Lune d'Argent is the middle range of the estate and the heart of the production. It stands for amazing value. Drinking beautifully now, but I suspect this will age gracefully for at least another 5 years. Light brilliant yellow. Very attractive nose combining exotic fruit with minerality, flowers and brioche. Juicy fresh pineapple and grapefruit, balanced mouth-watering acidity and perfectly integrated oak. This shows the potential of great dry white wines in the Sauternes region, where the famous sweet wines are sadly suffering from low demand in lethal combination with high production costs. Grab this one by the case at only 17,90 euros. Abv. 13%.
2015 vintage. A project started in 2011 by Olivier Bernard (of Domaine de Chevalier fame) in Sauternes from vineyards in 3 different terroirs (Sauternes, Barsac and Bommes). Contrary to classic white Bordeaux, Sémillon is king here, reflecting in this 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon blanc blend, aged in French oak. Lune d'Argent is the middle range of the estate and the heart of the production. It stands for amazing value. Drinking beautifully now, but I suspect this will age gracefully for at least another 5 years. Light brilliant yellow. Very attractive nose combining exotic fruit with minerality, flowers and brioche. Juicy fresh pineapple and grapefruit, balanced mouth-watering acidity and perfectly integrated oak. This shows the potential of great dry white wines in the Sauternes region, where the famous sweet wines are sadly suffering from low demand in lethal combination with high production costs. Grab this one by the case at only 17,90 euros. Abv. 13%.
Jun 24th, 2020
Granny Smith, green herbs, lime peel, chalk and gooseberries.
A great wine for a great price! Highly recommended.
Granny Smith, green herbs, lime peel, chalk and gooseberries.
A great wine for a great price! Highly recommended.
Even better than the last time we tasted this, last year. Lemon, asparagus, chalk, basil. Long, ripe, vivid, gorgeous. Famous last bottle!
Even better than the last time we tasted this, last year. Lemon, asparagus, chalk, basil. Long, ripe, vivid, gorgeous. Famous last bottle!
Jun 25th, 2021Grassy and fresh. Good concentration. Some vanillin in the finish.
Very Nice.
Grassy and fresh. Good concentration. Some vanillin in the finish.
Very Nice.
Melon, freshly cut grass, squeezed lemon, chalk and anise. Beautiful wine.
Melon, freshly cut grass, squeezed lemon, chalk and anise. Beautiful wine.
Jul 26th, 2020
Vintage 2015. Clos des lunes lune d’argent grand vin blanc sec bordeaux.
Lilies, white peach, light fruit with no strong notes. Good on warm night with cheese board. M NOLA
Vintage 2015. Clos des lunes lune d’argent grand vin blanc sec bordeaux.
Lilies, white peach, light fruit with no strong notes. Good on warm night with cheese board. M NOLA
Pear, Honeysuckle, long finish. Very nice white bordeaux.
Pear, Honeysuckle, long finish. Very nice white bordeaux.
Jul 14th, 2017A hint of sweet in the mouthfeel. A great addition to seafood or spicy curry.
A hint of sweet in the mouthfeel. A great addition to seafood or spicy curry.
Jan 22nd, 2017