Clos des Lunes - Lune Blanche (Dom. de Chevalier)2023

WHITE WINE

Aging

Aging on fine lees with regular stirring (batonnage). Ageing: 6 to 7 months (25% in barrels, 75% in little vats).

Estate

Located in Sauternes, on one of France's greatest white wine terroirs, Clos des Lunes is a beautiful, rolling vineyard planted with old Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc vines. From these very old vines, perfectly golden grapes are selected and delicately sorted by expert hands.

Harvest

August 28 to September 21. Each plot harvested at peak ripeness with hand-picking, in small crates.

Soil

Complementary terroirs across the 5 communes of Sauternais: Deep gravels with groundwater sources. The Power. Gravel soils on clay-limestone substrate. The Freshness. At Barsac: the alluvial deposits from the Garonne provide Minarality.

Tasting notes

Brilliant pale gold color. The nose reveals wild white flowers mixed with sweet scents of acacia blossom, juicy white fruits, citrus, and fresh aromatic herbs with a touch of star anise. The palate is full-bodied, with delicate and savory semillon flesh, harmoniously reflecting the complex aromas of the nose. The finish is refined. This wine comes from a luminous vintage with concentrated flavors. It offers great pleasure from its youth thanks to its vigor and freshness. Serve chilled.

Winemaking

Slow pressing in a pneumatic winepress, without destemming or maceration. Debourbage (cold settling) by gravity flow in cold room.