List of products by brand CLOS LUNELLES
Clos Lunelles stands as one of the most serious addresses in the Côtes de Castillon, driven by the exacting standards of Gérard Perse and planted at the very summit of an appellation that Bordeaux lovers are only beginning to appreciate at its true worth.
A commanding plateau above the Côtes de Castillon
Located in the commune of Sainte-Colombe in the Gironde, Clos Lunelles occupies 8.5 hectares at the highest point of the Côtes de Castillon plateau. This elevated position is no mere geographical detail: it governs drainage, temperature range, and the concentration of fruit that sets this château apart from its neighbours. The soils here are clay-limestone over a bedrock of astéries limestone — the same calcareous substratum that underpins some of the finest terroirs in the broader Bordeaux region. Vines must work hard to reach moisture and nutrients, and that effort is legible in the wine: structured, mineral, and built for the long term.
From Château Lapeyronie to Clos Lunelles: a deliberate reinvention
The property was formerly known as Château Lapeyronie before Gérard Perse — already celebrated for his stewardship of Château Pavie in Saint-Émilion — acquired it in 2001 under the banner of Vignobles Perse. The estate was initially renamed Clos Les Lunelles, then simplified to Clos Lunelles in 2010. The transition was not cosmetic. Perse applied the same uncompromising approach that had transformed Pavie: drastically reduced yields, meticulous canopy management, and a winemaking philosophy centred on expressing terroir rather than masking it. The results were immediate: the very first vintage under the new ownership earned 93 out of 100 from Robert Parker, a score that announced this plateau as a source of genuinely serious Bordeaux.
Viticulture and winemaking: precision at 20 hl/ha
Yields at Clos Lunelles are held to a disciplined 20 hl/ha — a figure that places this château among the most restrained producers in the appellation and, indeed, across Bordeaux as a whole. The vineyard is planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, a classic Bordeaux assemblage that, on these clay-limestone soils, yields wines of notable depth and freshness. The Merlot provides roundness and aromatic generosity; the Cabernet Franc contributes structure, lift, and that characteristic pencil-shaving note so prized in the finest right-bank reds. Winemaking follows the same logic of restraint and precision that defines the viticulture: nothing is forced, nothing is added that the terroir does not already suggest.
The wines of Clos Lunelles
The château produces a single colour:
- Red — a structured, age-worthy Côtes de Castillon blending Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon from 8.5 hectares of clay-limestone plateau. Concentrated yet precise, with the mineral backbone that this elevated terroir consistently delivers.
Why we have selected Clos Lunelles
At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Clos Lunelles because it represents something we look for and rarely find: a Bordeaux that punches well above its appellation's perceived standing without asking you to pay Saint-Émilion Grand Cru prices for the privilege. Three things convinced us. First, the consistency of quality across vintages — a 93-point debut is one thing; maintaining that level over more than two decades is another entirely. Second, the honesty of the viticulture: 20 hl/ha is a genuine commitment, not a marketing figure. Third, the personality of the wine itself — there is a mineral tension here, rooted in those astéries limestone soils, that gives Clos Lunelles a character distinct from the softer, more immediately approachable styles found elsewhere in the appellation. We recommend these bottles to confirmed Bordeaux enthusiasts looking to explore beyond the classified growths, and to those who enjoy cellaring reds that reward patience. At the table, think roasted lamb with herbs, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese.
Explore the full range from Clos Lunelles
Browse all available vintages and formats from this Côtes de Castillon château in our selection below, and find the bottle that suits your cellar or your next occasion.
