Clos des Lunes

The History of Clos des Lunes

The history of Clos des Lunes is linked to that of Olivier Bernard, who decided to move to the Sauternes region in 2011 and partner with his family's Domaine de Chevalier, located not far from Léognan, to produce a dry white wine.

In addition to working on the wine itself, Olivier Bernard created a bottle with an original shape, a new cork, a short cap and a deep blue label.

The Clos des Lunes vineyard

The Clos des Lunes vineyard covers 60 hectares planted solely with white grape varieties. These are Semillon for 70% and Sauvignon Blanc for 30%. The average age of the vines is 40 years. The annual production is 250 000 bottles.

The soil of Sauternes is made up of red clay in Barsac and large, deep and airy gravel on the heights of Sauternes. The subsoil is composed of a clay-limestone substrate. This soil structure allows the old vines to go deep into the earth to find the nutrients and water they need to grow in the best conditions.

The Clos des Lunes vineyard covers slopes that ensure good drainage, with a dense underground water system. This combination ensures that the vines are optimally hydrated. Olivier Bernard has chosen to feature Semillon, which he praises for its power and depth, as well as its finesse and elegance. These qualities produce complex and precise wines with great aromatic purity.

The terroir is treated with the greatest respect and in the most natural way possible. The grapes are harvested by hand.

The Clos des Lunes wines

Clos des Lunes offers three vintages: Clos des Lunes Lune d'Or, Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent and the Clos des Lunes Lune Blanche.

Clos des Lunes Lune d'Or

Clos des Lunes Lune d'Or is the first wine of the estate and produced in small quantities. It is a blend of 67% Semillon and 33% Sauvignon.

It is a wine of great purity, both bright and elegant. It has a rich structure and a high ageing potential. It has a splendid light yellow color, bright and luminous, with pale green reflections.

Its nose is ample, filled with white peaches, almonds, citrus fruits, white flowers of acacia and honeysuckle. Its palate is greedy and exquisite, perfectly balanced.

Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent

Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent is the majority production of the estate. The wine is the result of a blend of 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon.

It displays a light yellow color with pale green reflections. Its nose is fruity and floral, with a dominant of exotic white fruits. Its mouth is generous, intensely fruity.