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Clos Les Lunelles 2017

Cotes de Castillon

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The 2017 Clos Lunelles, from Côtes de Castillon on the limestone plateau at 95m in altitude, is matured in 50% new oak. It has a rich and quite opulent bouquet with plush blackberry and raspberry coulis scent, a little monochromatic compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannin, a fine line of acidity, less opulent than the aromatics with a harmonious finish that suggests this may well pull together after it has completed its barrel maturation. Let’s see.

Score: 88 - 90 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2032 Date: 01 May 2018

There was no frost in this vineyard in 2017, due to its elevation. Blended of 80% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Clos les Lunelles is very deep purple-black in color with a nose of crushed blackcurrants, warm black plums, potpourri and spice cake with hints of cigar box and incense. Full-bodied, rich and with great intensity, it has firm, grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing with great length.

Score: 89 - 91 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

From higher elevation parcels that weren’t affected by the frost, the 2017 Clos Lunelles is a Merlot-dominated cuvée blended with 10% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This inky-colored effort offers impressive amounts of sweet black raspberry fruits and crushed flowers, lots of salty minerality, medium-bodied richness, and outstanding purity and elegance. It’s the real deal and a smoking good Côtes de Castillon.

Score: 90 - 92 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

A fresh and lightly salty young red with a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a crisp finish. Linear and focused.

Score: 91 - 92 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 06 April 2018

This really does start with a big, big punch. But it tapers off, softens and then is raised on the finish. As ever, this tastes a little bit broad brush, but good. From a 9ha estate that received no frost at all this year, due to its elevation of 95m. 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Score: 89 Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2019-2028 Date: 01 April 2018