Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Clos des Lunes "Lune d'Argent" 2024. Bordeaux Blanc – Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Bordeaux Blanc crafted from 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, produced by Clos des Lunes, the white wine estate of the Bernard family (SC Domaine de Chevalier) in one of Bordeaux's finest white wine terroirs. While still in its youth, the 2024 vintage already reveals exceptional balance, precision, and elegance. Its beautifully integrated texture hints at an even brighter future with a few years of bottle age.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive aromas of white peach, ripe citrus, honeysuckle, lemon blossom, and fresh herbs unfold alongside subtle notes of wet stone and flint. The palate is layered yet remarkably refined, where the richness of Sémillon meets the freshness and lift of Sauvignon Blanc.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a silky, almost creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity. Despite its youthful structure, the edges are already remarkably soft, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish that lingers with freshness rather than weight.

Food Pairings
A natural companion for oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled prawns, sea bass, Dover sole, or creamy goat cheese. Its precision and elegance make it an outstanding seafood wine.

Verdict
Another outstanding vintage that continues the remarkable consistency of Clos des Lunes. The 2024 is tighter than the 2023 but noticeably more polished, combining youthful energy with impressive finesse. Delicious today, yet clearly built to reward three to six years of cellaring.

Did You Know?
Clos des Lunes is owned by the Bernard family, also proprietors of the prestigious Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan. Although produced under the Bordeaux Blanc appellation, the estate applies many of the same meticulous vineyard and cellar practices that have made Domaine de Chevalier one of Bordeaux's benchmark producers of dry white wine.

🍷 Personal Pick
This has quietly become one of the cornerstone whites in my cellar. I've followed several vintages, and each one seems to refine the style even further. The 2024 impressed me with its precision, softer edges, and seamless balance despite its youth. It's one of those bottles I never hesitate to recommend, beautiful now with seafood, but patient enthusiast will be rewarded with even greater complexity in a few years.
— 3 days ago

Riccardo L.

9.2

Had this one 5 years ago and it is better than I remember it. What a fantastic wine and vintage. Thought it was a high end Barolo when I tried it blind. But somehow a little more delicate and refined. — a year ago

Robert Krupp

9.2

Slight chill and full of personality. Crunchy fruit and perfect w grilled pork and a simple salad. Great detour from@ baudrys cab francs — 4 years ago

Steve Steese

9.0

Simply delicious. Beautiful fruit and spice tones, with a lovely acidity. — 4 years ago

with Jayme

Mike Lee

Beverage Manager/Sommelier Catch Miami

9.0

Notes of dried peach, yellow apple, dried lemon and orange peel, persimmons, beeswax, hazelnut, dried herbs, a little baking spice, and yellow flowers. Still holding moderate acidity for a nice finish. — 6 years ago

Brad Tingley

9.1

A little sweet, a little acid, really like — 6 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

citrus lemon grapefruit honey aromatics, more textured than most #bordeauxblanc wines at this price point. Excellent QPR. — 17 days ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.1

Super pretty. I love that. But also robust. Those who think Pinot is weak should try this. It’s some serious wine for a Bourgogne Rouge. Longer finish than you expect. Tight dark fruit. Really good. 2022 — 4 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.4

As great as I remember — 5 months ago

with Sarah

Devin B

9.4

Tasty CNDP …. Lots of chocolate for my wife — 3 years ago

Guy Fella

9.3

Wonderful balance of white flowers, homey, pear, butter, and toast. I love this profile, this bottle was exactly what i was looking for. Would highly recommend — 4 years ago

Michael Mugmon

9.7

Dirty dirty. B.C. wine in B.C. at Forage in Vancouver! — 5 years ago

Blake Walker

9.0

Magenta color. Threw small amount sediment. Perfumed floral nose of violets. Light to medium bodied. Tart raspberry & cranberry. Super high acidity (?VA) was a detractor for me. Couldn’t tame it with food. — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Ypo cannes il grande — 3 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

This bottle showed a little advanced, yet beautifully rich and broad — 3 months ago

Stephen Stone

8.9

Enjoying outside at Substrate with a pepperoni and mushroom pizza from Bird. Light floral salinity. Bright citrus. — 5 months ago

with Janet

Chris A

9.2

Wow. Excellent on the nose. An amazingly soft & delicate dance on the palette that twirls a classic chard with a soft vanilla and buttery background with just the right citrus finish. Need to buy more than one bottle at a time! — 2 years ago

Brandon T

9.4

Stunningly good. Slate, stone fruits and creme brûlée/sweetness on the finish. — 4 years ago

Steve Sánchez

9.6

Fantastic buy. Aromas of grass, green veggies abound: asparagus, and green bell pepper. Hints of lime, salt, and lemon. Very rounded balance between just the right amount of acidity and citrus on the palate. Great minerality. Almost golden in color. 13% — 5 years ago

E & K G

9.1

Drinking fresh and shows much younger than the vintage! Just starting to take on some tertiary notes of wet forest floor and mushrooms. — 6 years ago