Anthocyanes (Y. Castaing) (2022) 88 - 90 / 100

Floral et frais, des notes de fruits noirs, de violette et d'iris. Juteux, frais, des tanins structurants en finale avec un ensemble qui serre un peu.

James Suckling (2022) 92 - 93 / 100

Very clear and mineral with a firm, lightly chalky tannin structure. Plenty of blue fruit and stones. Long and structured. Firm yet fresh at the end.

Jeff Leve (2022) 91 - 93 / 100

Black cherries, black raspberries, flowers and chocolate in the nose, the wine shows good color along with ample sweet, tart and salty black plums, bitter cocoa and savory herbs in the supple-textured finish. The wine was made from blending 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, 14.45% ABV. Drink from 2025-2040.

Markus del Monego (2022) 92 / 100

Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Powerful wine with elegant fruit, blackberries, elderberries, backed by mild spices, hints of dark chocolate, floral hints in the background. On the palate well structured, rich and balanced with juicy fruit, firm yet ripe tannins and very good length.

Vinous (A. Galloni) (2022) 90 - 91 / 100

The 2021 Clos Lunelles offers lovely fleshiness and resonance, naturally in the more restrained style of the year. There's terrific density and textural richness. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, licorice and a touch of new oak all meld together seamlessly. This has real potential. Best of all, Clos Lunelles should be a screaming value. 2023-2033

Vinous (N. Martin) (2022) 91 - 93 / 100

The 2021 Clos Lunelles was picked at 36hL/ha, twice the yield of Monbousquet this year, advantaged by plots exposed to wind that inhibits the spread of rot. Picked October 7–11, it offers a mélange of red and blueberry on the nose, along with hints of wilted violet petals and orange sorbet. It feels more harmonious than the Monbousquet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and nicely judged acidity (pH is 3.58). There is backbone to this Clos Lunelles, the 10% Cabernet Sauvignon imparting graphite notes toward the finish. This is worth seeking out, though note that alcohol level is high for the vintage at 14.45%. 2025-2040

Yves Beck (2022) 91 - 93 / 100

Bouquet élégant, fin avec des nuances de cerises et d’épices suivies d’une touche crayeuse. Le vin est invitant, légèrement crémeux, bien tenu par sa structure et par des tannins compacts. Un vin élégant qui se distingue par son tempérament et la fraîcheur de sa finale. 2025-2041

Appellation	Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Superficie	8 ha
Encépagement	80 % merlot, 10 % cabernet franc, 10 % cabernet sauvignon
Age moyen des vignes	42 ans
Sols et sous-sol	Argilo-calcaire
Vinification	La fermentation alcoolique commence naturellement dans des cuves thermorégulées en inox. 33 jours de cuvaison. Fermentation malolactique en barriques.
Elevage	50 % barriques neuves, 50 % barriques d’un vin.