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.

The Perse family's C?tes de Castillon property, located on the clay-limestone soils typical of this appellation, has produced a serious, structured wine in the 2019 Clos Lunelles. Exhibiting aortas of sweet berry fruit, exotic spices and creamy new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, taut and concentrated, with tangy acids and plenty of powdery tannin.

The 2018 Clos Lunelles is composed of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14.46% alcohol and a 3.64 pH. Deep garnet-purple in color, it struts confidently out of the glass with gregarious notes of plum preserves, fruitcake and blueberry pie, plus suggestions of Indian spices, Sichuan pepper, new leather and tobacco leaf with a waft of tree bark. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with black fruit preserves, supported by velvety tannins and impressive freshness, finishing long and extra spicy. Owned by Gérard Perse of Chateau Pavie, who noted the striking similarities between the terroir here and at Pavie, this is a 9.5-hectare vineyard on the limestone plateau of Castillon.

Composed of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak, 80% new, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Clos Lunelles leaps from the glass with exuberant black and red currants notes plus touches of wild thyme, garrigue, damp soil, charcoal and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a solid structure of firm, chewy tannins and is packed with savory notions, finishing with a pleasant herbal lift.