2025 Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent

EXCLUSIVE - EXPECTED JULY 2026

The Bernard family (Domaine de Chevalier) also produces the CLOS DES LUNES – Lune D'Argent, made in the Sauternes appellation. We had the opportunity to taste this wine ourselves, as did the first wine journalists; this is likely to become one of the best white wines produced by Domaine de Chevalier, and considering the great price, it could well become the highest-scoring white Bordeaux. 2023 looks set to be an exceptional vintage for white Bordeaux wines. Clos Des Lunes is a Bordeaux Blanc (dry wine) located in the Sauternes appellation and made from old Sauvignon and Sémillon vines. This is a very high-quality white wine at a very affordable price!

The Lune D'Argent possesses the fresh and floral sweetness of the Sémillon from its favorite terroir, combined with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc for liveliness and brilliance; it is a unique sensation for the connoisseur! Spring white flowers and citrus peel express themselves purely. Intense, full flavor with controlled power. The lively and flavorful acidity balances the whole. Refined finish. This wine pairs wonderfully with seafood (langoustines, scallops, shellfish), fish, cheese (Comté, blue cheeses), and white meat.

FUN FACT: This is a wine from an exceptional terroir and shares Château Yquem, Château d'Arche, and Château Guiraud as neighbors. In the Attachment tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send it to you upon ordering this wine, and if you pick it up at our beautiful, climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, you will also receive a nice pick-up discount.

In 2011, Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier launched his Clos des Lunes project in Sauternes, working with approximately 60 hectares of vineyards distributed across five different communes, but primarily Sauternes itself, Bommes, and Barsac. The fruit is harvested by hand, plot by plot, sometimes in multiple "attempts" to select only the ripe bunches; pressing is a whole lot of work; and vinification takes place in 50-hectoliter vats and, for the best fruit, in barrels. A selection of the best barrels is then isolated to be bottled separately under the Lune d'Or label. These wines contain approximately 70% Sémillon, and although this variety is undeniably the best white cépage of Bordeaux, it also presents a challenge, as Sémillon takes time to reveal its hand, add texture, and develop an aromatic range, only with some age in the bottle. This terroir of Clos des Lunes is a beautiful hilly vineyard planted with old Sémillons and Sauvignon Blancs. The area covers 33 hectares, comprising 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. The average age of the vineyard there is 30 years. The vines originate from two complementary terroirs: the Sauternes terroir, which consists of deep gravel with underground springs that give the wine strength, and the Bommes terroir, which consists of gravelly soils on a subsoil of clay and limestone that contributes to the wine's freshness.

WINE AND FOOD SUGGESTIONS

• Oysters or seafood platter

  • The briny minerality and fresh acidity of Lune d'Argent perfectly enhance the salty taste of shellfish and oysters.

• Pan-fried scallops with beurre blanc

  • The creaminess of the sauce and the delicate scallop meat are beautifully balanced by the freshness and light oak notes of the wine.

• Grilled chicken with lemon and Provençal herbs

  • The structure of the wine carries the light meat and spicy elements well, while the acidity refreshes the dish.

• Pasta with salmon and dill cream sauce

  • The round body of the wine complements the creamy sauce, while the citrusy freshness accentuates the salmon.

• Asparagus with hollandaise sauce

  • The typical challenge of asparagus is perfectly tempered by the combination of fresh acidity and ripe notes in the wine.