2018 Clos des Lunes Lune d'Or
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The 2018 Lune d'Or has a difficult time following the 2017, less complex and a little withdrawn by comparison. It does unfold in the glass, revealing almond and praline scents. The palate is well-balanced with fine acidity, fresh on the entry but not quite summoning requisite tension on the finish due to the warmth of this particular growing season.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Lune d'Or exhibits inviting aromas of crips yellow orchard fruit, pastry cream, freshly baked bread and light reduction, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless palate that's bright and fleshy, concluding with a saline finish. This is a rich but vibrant vintage of this Sémillon-dominant blend.
The 2018 Lune d’Or has a wonderful bouquet of honeysuckle, yellow plum, flecks of white chocolate and a touch of praline. This is very seductive. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and plenty of tropical fruit (mango and peach) toward the finish, which needs more tension and feels just a little static compared to the nose. I think that this will improve with bottle age, yet side-by-side I find the Lune d’Argent more personable.
The flagship white from this terrific project, the 2018 Lune D'Or Blanc has a richer, more concentrated, serious style. Lots of caramelized white grapefruit, honeyed pineapple, green almond, and a touch of minerality define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, pure texture, integrated acidity, and a great finish. Another beautiful white that's going to shine on the dinner table, it should evolve for a decade.