Clos Les Lunelles - Côtes de Castillon 2020 (750ml)

Jeb​ Dunnuck​ 94 points
​"A terrific Castillon, the 2020 Clos Lunelles has an incredible limestone-like character as well as perfumed notes of cassis, acacia flowers, violets, and chalky earth. Full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe tannins and a salty, salivating character that keeps you coming back to the glass, it's a no-brainer purchase that will evolve for 10-15 years.​" 94 bottles
Decanter​ 93 points
​"Fragranced and open, forward and alive in the glass. Nicely fruited, warm and bright blackcurrants and blackberries; a good level of focus and detail here. Super-tense on the tongue, puts you squarely on limestone, nothing is hiding here; it’s terroir in the glass.​"
​Wine Advocate 92-94 points
"The 2020 Clos Lunelles is composed of 80% Merlot, coming in with an alcohol of 14.79% and a pH of 3.65. It is being aged in French oak barriques, 50% new. Deep purple-black colored, it springs from the glass with vibrant notes of crushed black cherries and black raspberries, giving way to hints of wild blueberries, chocolate box and cardamom with a touch of violets. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of crunchy, energetic black and red fruits, supported by fine-grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and lifted."
Vinous​ 91-93
​"The 2020 Clos Lunelles is plush, sensual and wonderfully inviting. Inky dark fruit, licorice, lavender and spice envelop the palate. Forward and juicy right out of the bottle. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this gem. The 2020 has an extra kick of vibrancy that works balances the natural intensity of the year.​"