D6-1221-1221-01
2001
13.50%
0.75L
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Bordeaux Côtes de Castillon , France
Parker about Château Clos Lunelles 2001
The new reference point estate in the Cotes de Castillon, Clos Les Lunelles was acquired in 2001 by Gerard and Chantal Perse. It is comprised of nearly 24 acres of vines (averaging 38 years) planted on clay and limestone soils. The 2001, a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, was cropped at a meager 20 hectoliters per hectare. The poor person's version of Pavie and Pavie-Decesse, it possesses a saturated purple color along with splendid aromas of espresso roast, blackberry and cherry liqueur, spice box, cedar, and smoky oak. Dense, opulent, and voluptuous, this marvelously rich, concentrated offering sets a new qualitative plateau for a Cotes de Castillon. Given its low acidity, intense fruit, and breadth of flavor, it can be drunk young, or cellared for 10-12 years. It is a sleeper of the vintage ... without a doubt! This large estate, with a fabulous castle on the property, consists of 106 acres planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. With wine consultant Stephane Derenoncourt in the background, this is a property to take seriously.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Côtes de Castillon |
| Rebsorten | Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Vignobles Perse, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2008 - 2036 |
| Parker Punkte | 92 |
| Jahrgang | 2001 |
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Château Clos Lunelles 2001
Château Clos Lunelles 2001 is a Bordeaux wine from the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. This vintage displays a deep, dark ruby red color and promises intense aromatic complexity even in the glass. Ripe, dark fruits such as blackcurrants, plums, and cherries unfold on the nose, accompanied by notes of tobacco, leather, and a hint of spice. Aging in oak barrels imparts subtle toasted aromas and vanilla tones to the wine.
On the palate, the Clos Lunelles 2001 is full-bodied and powerful, with well-integrated tannins that lend the wine structure and longevity. It presents a perfect balance between fruit, acidity, and wood, with ripe fruit taking center stage, followed by a long, complex finish. With age, the wine has gained in elegance and now also reveals subtle earthy and mineral nuances that underscore its origins in the chalky region.