Clos des Lunes by Domaine de Chevalier - Lune d'Argent 2020 (750ml)

Price: $19.99

In Mixed Case: $17.99

Producer	Clos des Lunes by Domaine de Chevalier
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Vintage	2020
Sku	760290640542
Size	750ml

In 1983 Olivier Bernard, from an old Cognac producing family bought the Domaine de Chevalier, the great Pessac-Léognan estate that was ranked among the Crus Classés for red and white wine in the Classification of Graves wine of 1953 and 1959. But after nearly 35 years of doing the same thing, he also took on winemaking duties at the great Chateau Giraud, the well-known Premier Cru Classé producer of the sweet white wine in Sauternes (where he is also co-owner). But then in 2011 he decided to take on a vanity project – something that would shock the wine world: Clos des Lunes. With it, his mission is clear: create the best dry white wine in Bordeaux, or don’t do anything at all. His plan, take grapes that were destined to easily craft some one of the most desirable dessert wine in the world (Sauterne) which easily fetches three figures – and instead create a white wine masterpiece for less than $25?!?!

The property previously made undistinguished, sweet wines under the name of Chateau Haut Caplane. That is no longer the case, now that Olivier Bernard and his son, Hugo Bernard began turning things around at Clos des Lunes. Today, Hugo Bernard is essentially managing Clos des Lunes. The 45 hectare estate is planted to 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. The vines are old, with an average age of 30 years. Lune d’Argent is the heart of Clos des Lunes’ production, as the estate refers to this wine as their “La Grande Cuvee”!

All work in the vineyards is organic, with the goal of moving to complete, self sustaining, vineyard farming techniques.

"In Sauternes, respect for nature is inextricably linked with the region's viticultural heritage. The development of botrytis, or ‘noble rot’, can only occur in a vineyard where the environment is protected. Reconversion to organic agriculture is relatively straightforward. A traditional, natural, manual approach in the vineyard and winery has been passed on from generation to generation." Olivier Bernard.

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