Clos des Lunes "Lune d'Argent" 2016

The vintage remains muscular as in its early days, but its pedigree carries through to a vibrant, brilliant finish in a Loire style.

This shows hints of acacia, melon and green almond flitting about, while a core of yellow apple, white peach and star fruit flavors holds sway. Floral and straw notes gild the finish. Drink now through 2021.

A recent project (first vintage 2011) from Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier. A blend of 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, from vineyards around Sauternes. Beautifully fragrant, with richness on the palate plus stone fruit and pear notes. Lingering lime acidity to finish.

A wild and exotic white with pineapple and cooked-pear character that also turns to baked pears. Full-bodied, dense and layered. 70 percent Semillon and 30 percent Sauvignon. Drink now.

Great texture but not that much flavour – it's so well behaved!! (JR)

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

Made from 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc and produced by the team of Olivier Bernard at Domaine de Chevalier, the 2016 Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent is a beautiful white readers should buy a case of. Lemon, citrus blossom, white flowers, and honeysuckle notes all emerge from this medium-bodied, pure, elegant white that has both richness and freshness. This is the entry level wine of the estate yet it’s all hand-harvested, fermented in concrete, and aged in older barrels. It’s a beautiful wine.

Very delicate, caressing texture, almost silky. A sensual wine, highly seductive!

Pale color. Moderately intense nose with ripe, fresh fruit. Tender palate, flavorful, fruity and pleasant, with an ascending profile through the finish. Medium length. Blend: 70% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon.