2018 Clos Lunelles Pre-Arrival Offer

Other Reviews....
Owned by Gérard Perse of Château Pavie, who noted the striking similarities between the terroir here and at Pavie, this is a 9.5-hectare vineyard on the limestone plateau of Castillon. Grapes were harvested October 1-2, with yields of 37 hectoliters per hectare. The 2018 Clos Lunelles is blended of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14.46% alcohol and a 3.64 pH. Very deep purple-black in color, it delivers bold, exuberant scents of crushed black cherries, plum pudding and kirsch with nuances of mulberries, dark chocolate, espresso and star anise with suggestions of mossy bark, truffles and tapenade. Full-bodied with concentrated black fruit and earthy layers, it has a firm, grainy texture and fantastic freshness, finishing long and mineral sparked.
92-94 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate

Ripe, focused and well-formed already, featuring a solid core of plum and currant paste flavors, infused with tobacco and warm earth notes.
90-93 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

This is a powerful and linear young red with a firm and long tannin structure that runs through the center palate. Medium to full body. Long finish.
92-93 points
James Suckling

The 2018 Clos Lunelles is fabulous from barrel. Racy and powerful, with tons of energy, Clos Lunelles is shaping up to be a real beauty. The interplay of dense, dark fruit and streaks of mineral-infused notes from these limestone-rich soils makes for a complete wine. This sumptuous, racy Côtes de Castillon is once again an overachiever for its appellation. I can't wait to taste it from bottle.
89-92 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Coming from the Castillon region, which is a treasure trove of value in the vintage, the 2018 Clos Lunelles is a blend of 80% Merlot and 10% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It tastes like the essence of limestone with its salty minerality and beautiful black cherry, currant, and crushed flowers aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, salty, mineral-laced, and beautifully balanced, it might be the finest Castillon in the vintage!
93-95 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Once received, all orders will be confirmed with suppliers and then an invoice issued - payment will be due on receipt of this invoice.
4. The wines are being shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2021.
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