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Clos des Lunes

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2023
93
Honeysuckle, pineapples, green apples, mango, and pears show nicely in the nose, and on the creamy, fresh, and fruity palate. This is the first vintage produced from 100% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2031. 93 Pts.

Honeysuckle, pineapples, green apples, mango, and pears show nicely in the nose, and on the creamy, fresh, and fruity palate. This is the first vintage produced from 100% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2031. 93 Pts.

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2023
91
Yellow tropical fruits, flowers, and green apples, with a hint of vanilla are ready to be enjoyed, in the nose, and on the forward, sweet, juicy, palate. This is ready-to-go as soon as it hits the stores. It is interesting to note that Clos des Lunes was the first wine being offered as a future from the 2023 vintage. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2025-2030. 91 Pts.

Yellow tropical fruits, flowers, and green apples, with a hint of vanilla are ready to be enjoyed, in the nose, and on the forward, sweet, juicy, palate. This is ready-to-go as soon as it hits the stores. It is interesting to note that Clos des Lunes was the first wine being offered as a future from the 2023 vintage. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2025-2030. 91 Pts.

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2022
92
Pineapple, guava, yellow citrus and flowers form the core of this wine. On the palate, the wine is sweet, juicy and focused on its white peach, green apples and lemon curd palate and finish. Drink from 2024-2030. 92-92 Pts.

Pineapple, guava, yellow citrus and flowers form the core of this wine. On the palate, the wine is sweet, juicy and focused on its white peach, green apples and lemon curd palate and finish. Drink from 2024-2030. 92-92 Pts.

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2022
94
White flowers, lemon rind, pineapple, vanilla, pink grapefruit and green apples are at the center of the wines character. The wine is sweet, fresh and loaded with green apples, cinnamon and citrus in the fresh and creamy finish. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2025-2032. 94-94 Pts.

White flowers, lemon rind, pineapple, vanilla, pink grapefruit and green apples are at the center of the wines character. The wine is sweet, fresh and loaded with green apples, cinnamon and citrus in the fresh and creamy finish. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2025-2032. 94-94 Pts.

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2021
93
Honeysuckle, white peach, spice, ginger, and pineapple with a dab of vanilla smell great. And, the palate is even better with all of its creamy, fresh, green apples and tropical fruits. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Due to the frost, close to 50% of the harvest was lost. Drink from 2024-2029.

Honeysuckle, white peach, spice, ginger, and pineapple with a dab of vanilla smell great. And, the palate is even better with all of its creamy, fresh, green apples and tropical fruits. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Due to the frost, close to 50% of the harvest was lost. Drink from 2024-2029.

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White peach, pineapple, apricot, orange, mango and limoncello notes create an interesting bouquet. Bright, crisp, and fresh, creamy, citrus-filled finish, you can drink this with pleasure on release. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Due to the frost, close to 50% of the harvest was lost. Drink from 2023-2029. 92-92

White peach, pineapple, apricot, orange, mango and limoncello notes create an interesting bouquet. Bright, crisp, and fresh, creamy, citrus-filled finish, you can drink this with pleasure on release. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Due to the frost, close to 50% of the harvest was lost. Drink from 2023-2029. 92-92

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2020
91
With just a swirl you find waxy lemons, white peaches and aromas of flowers. Sweet, vibrant, juicy and fresh with a blend of Meyer lemons and tangerine sweetened with a dab of honey and a sprig of mint on the backend. Drink from 2023-2030.

With just a swirl you find waxy lemons, white peaches and aromas of flowers. Sweet, vibrant, juicy and fresh with a blend of Meyer lemons and tangerine sweetened with a dab of honey and a sprig of mint on the backend. Drink from 2023-2030.

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Lemon, pomelo, white peach and flowers open this fresh, sweet, ripe, juicy, creamy, citrus-filled wine. You can drink this with pleasure on release and over the next 3-5 years. 91 Pts

Lemon, pomelo, white peach and flowers open this fresh, sweet, ripe, juicy, creamy, citrus-filled wine. You can drink this with pleasure on release and over the next 3-5 years. 91 Pts

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2020
92
Orange blossoms, white peach, vanilla, white flowers and green apple notes are all over the bouquet here. On the palate, the wine is fresh, lush and creamy, with a nice sweetness and purity to all the yellow citrus and mango in the finish. Drink from 2023-2033.

Orange blossoms, white peach, vanilla, white flowers and green apple notes are all over the bouquet here. On the palate, the wine is fresh, lush and creamy, with a nice sweetness and purity to all the yellow citrus and mango in the finish. Drink from 2023-2033.

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White peach, orange rind, grapefruit, flowers, green apples and honeysuckle open the wine on the nose. Creamy, fresh and fruity, the endnotes are balanced and crisp. 93 Pts

White peach, orange rind, grapefruit, flowers, green apples and honeysuckle open the wine on the nose. Creamy, fresh and fruity, the endnotes are balanced and crisp. 93 Pts

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2019
92
Honeysuckle, grapefruit, white peach and lemon rind nuances are easy to find in the perfume and in the lemon chiffon and mango, creamy-textured, fresh, juicy palate. Drink from 2022-2028.

Honeysuckle, grapefruit, white peach and lemon rind nuances are easy to find in the perfume and in the lemon chiffon and mango, creamy-textured, fresh, juicy palate. Drink from 2022-2028.

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Juicy, fresh-squeezed pomelo with a dab of honey, white peach and pear on the nose in the sweet, lusciously textured palate. The acidity here is exactly on point, giving this brilliant lift. 92 Pts

Juicy, fresh-squeezed pomelo with a dab of honey, white peach and pear on the nose in the sweet, lusciously textured palate. The acidity here is exactly on point, giving this brilliant lift. 92 Pts

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2019
93
The perfect blend of white flowers, honey and lemon are here. The fruit is sweet, ripe and zesty, with loads of citrus in the finish. 93 Pts

The perfect blend of white flowers, honey and lemon are here. The fruit is sweet, ripe and zesty, with loads of citrus in the finish. 93 Pts

3,333 Views   Tasted
2018
91
Rich, lush, creamy, juicy, fruity and already fun to drink, this ready to go delight leaves you with all the just squeezed Meyer lemon, pineapple and pear you can handle.

Rich, lush, creamy, juicy, fruity and already fun to drink, this ready to go delight leaves you with all the just squeezed Meyer lemon, pineapple and pear you can handle.

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If you like white peaches and juicy, sweet Meyer lemons, you came to the right place. Just bottled, the wine is soft, floral, open and ready to go!

If you like white peaches and juicy, sweet Meyer lemons, you came to the right place. Just bottled, the wine is soft, floral, open and ready to go!

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2018
92
This is great example of a dry Sauternes. Here you find loads of white peach, pineapple, sweet lemon and Anjou pears. Creamy in texture, with the right balance between sweet and fresh, this is ready for prime time drinking.

This is great example of a dry Sauternes. Here you find loads of white peach, pineapple, sweet lemon and Anjou pears. Creamy in texture, with the right balance between sweet and fresh, this is ready for prime time drinking.

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Picture a dry Sauternes blended with sweet, white peaches and you begin to get the idea of what's in your glass. Add some ripe, yellow citrus and a dollop of pineapple, with a shot of acidity, and you can complete the picture.

Picture a dry Sauternes blended with sweet, white peaches and you begin to get the idea of what's in your glass. Add some ripe, yellow citrus and a dollop of pineapple, with a shot of acidity, and you can complete the picture.

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2017
93
Showing a strong sense of minerality before reaching the lemon peel, tangerine, floral and vanilla notes. The wine is juicy and fresh, with sweetness to the fruit and a refreshing quality to the concentrated, citrus dominated finish.

Showing a strong sense of minerality before reaching the lemon peel, tangerine, floral and vanilla notes. The wine is juicy and fresh, with sweetness to the fruit and a refreshing quality to the concentrated, citrus dominated finish.

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2017
91
Ripe, crisp citrus leaning on pomelo, lemon and white peach notes, this is a soft, open and juicy wine displaying a squeeze of lime and a touch of honey in the finish.

Ripe, crisp citrus leaning on pomelo, lemon and white peach notes, this is a soft, open and juicy wine displaying a squeeze of lime and a touch of honey in the finish.

3,442 Views   Tasted
2016
88
Already delicious, with juicy pomelo on the nose and palate. The wine has sweetness to the fruit and a citrus finish.

Already delicious, with juicy pomelo on the nose and palate. The wine has sweetness to the fruit and a citrus finish.

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2016
90
Fresh squeezed grapefruit, honeysuckle and white peach scents are right where they need to be. The wine is fresh, sweet, forward, concentrated and complex.

Fresh squeezed grapefruit, honeysuckle and white peach scents are right where they need to be. The wine is fresh, sweet, forward, concentrated and complex.

2,918 Views   Tasted
2016
92
Lemon, lime and green apple are what's out in front. Sweet citrus complicated by vanilla, stone and honeysuckle, The yellow, citrus in the finish stays with you with its sweetness and vibrant character. Lune d'Or is the top wine from the trio of dry white wines Olivier Bernard makes from vines planted in Sauternes.

Lemon, lime and green apple are what's out in front. Sweet citrus complicated by vanilla, stone and honeysuckle, The yellow, citrus in the finish stays with you with its sweetness and vibrant character. Lune d'Or is the top wine from the trio of dry white wines Olivier Bernard makes from vines planted in Sauternes.

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2015
87
Easy drinking white Bordeaux wine with a fresh, just squeezed, citrus character.

Easy drinking white Bordeaux wine with a fresh, just squeezed, citrus character.

2,437 Views   Tasted
2015
92
The top of the line from the trio of dry white wines Olivier Bernard makes from vines planted in Sauternes has loads of rich, sweet, pomelos, lemon peel, and crisp green apple, with a touch of honeysuckle. The palate of vibrant, fresh and refreshing, with a real crisp finish. The wine was made from a blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc.

The top of the line from the trio of dry white wines Olivier Bernard makes from vines planted in Sauternes has loads of rich, sweet, pomelos, lemon peel, and crisp green apple, with a touch of honeysuckle. The palate of vibrant, fresh and refreshing, with a real crisp finish. The wine was made from a blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc.

1,801 Views   Tasted
2015
89
Fresh, lemon zest and lime in the nose, sweet, vibrant and forward, this is a great, early drinking charmer.

Fresh, lemon zest and lime in the nose, sweet, vibrant and forward, this is a great, early drinking charmer.

2,476 Views   Tasted
2014
87
A lively, easy-drinker with a citrus and vanilla personality, this wine is good bang for the buck. 87Pts

A lively, easy-drinker with a citrus and vanilla personality, this wine is good bang for the buck. 87Pts

2,059 Views   Tasted
2014
89
Luminosity and sweetness, this wine is all about yellow citrus fruits and vanilla bean with a splash of tangerine to liven things up in the sweet, vibrant finish. 87-89 Pts

Luminosity and sweetness, this wine is all about yellow citrus fruits and vanilla bean with a splash of tangerine to liven things up in the sweet, vibrant finish. 87-89 Pts

3,153 Views   Tasted
2014
91
This is a rich, lush, concentrated and fresh wine. There is a nectar-filled quality to the citrus and floral finish with just a drop of honey in the end. 90-92 Pts

This is a rich, lush, concentrated and fresh wine. There is a nectar-filled quality to the citrus and floral finish with just a drop of honey in the end. 90-92 Pts

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2013
87
Fresh grapefruit and citrus transition into a forward, sweet, nutty and zesty finish. 87-88 Pts

Fresh grapefruit and citrus transition into a forward, sweet, nutty and zesty finish. 87-88 Pts

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2013
92
Opening with floral, pineapple, lemon, lime, orange and stone aromas, this full-bodied wine is sweet, rich and long with a fresh, lingering citrus peel finish. 91-93 Pts

Opening with floral, pineapple, lemon, lime, orange and stone aromas, this full-bodied wine is sweet, rich and long with a fresh, lingering citrus peel finish. 91-93 Pts

1,676 Views   Tasted
2013
91
With honeysuckle, nut, pineapple, lemon zest and floral notes, this refreshing wine showcases sweet, honeyed lemon and spice in the finish. 90-92 Pts

With honeysuckle, nut, pineapple, lemon zest and floral notes, this refreshing wine showcases sweet, honeyed lemon and spice in the finish. 90-92 Pts

2,359 Views   Tasted
2012
92
From a selection of the estates best 100 barrels, grapefruit, lemon, lime, honeysuckle and mineral notes pop from the glass with little effort. The wine is concentrated, fresh, long, citrusy, sweet, lively and complex. 91-93 Pts

From a selection of the estates best 100 barrels, grapefruit, lemon, lime, honeysuckle and mineral notes pop from the glass with little effort. The wine is concentrated, fresh, long, citrusy, sweet, lively and complex. 91-93 Pts

1,926 Views   Tasted
2012
90
The debut vintage for Olivier Bernard. This dry white wine from Sauternes is sold as a Bordeaux Blanc Sec. Pineapple, grapefruit, melon and honey notes pop from the wine. Fresh, sweet and long with enough acidity to keep it fresh. For close to $18, this is a case purchase. 88-91 P

The debut vintage for Olivier Bernard. This dry white wine from Sauternes is sold as a Bordeaux Blanc Sec. Pineapple, grapefruit, melon and honey notes pop from the wine. Fresh, sweet and long with enough acidity to keep it fresh. For close to $18, this is a case purchase. 88-91 P

2,545 Views   Tasted