Loire Valley Luneau-Papin

Our committee's review

A flagship estate of the Loire Valley, awarded two stars by the French wine guide RVF, the Luneau-Papin family is renowned for crafting age-worthy, precise, and expressive Muscadets that stand among the region’s finest, delivering both freshness and intensity.

Today, Pierre-Marie and Marie Luneau-Papin carry the estate’s legacy forward with remarkable energy, further refining their terroir-driven approach. They embrace traditional élevage methods, using underground concrete vats and, at times, amphorae to enhance the wines’ depth and character.

With a commitment to biodynamics, meticulous craftsmanship, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence, the estate has secured its place at the pinnacle of Muscadet winemaking.

Discover these two standout wines from the latest 2023 vintage, among our favorites from the Loire Valley Wine Fair. These are modern Muscadets—crisp, precise, and full of energy.

What energy! The 2023 White Muscadet Sèvre et Maine La Grange is all about tension and freshness, with a vibrant minerality and a sleek, well-balanced structure. Bright citrus and white fruit notes bring clarity to this expressive, fruit-driven wine, which impresses with its purity, precision, and lingering, refined bitterness on the finish. A superb Muscadet, perfect for pairing with a well-prepared fish dish. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

From 2.8 hectares of quartz, mica schist, and gneiss soils, with vines planted in 1974, the 2023 White Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Vera Cruz delivers an astonishing saline intensity. Its brilliance, floral elegance, and delicate iodine notes make it a captivating wine. A remarkable food-friendly white, it showcases both generosity and precision, with a texture that is at once invigorating and soothing. The palate unfolds with depth, ripe citrus nuances, and a radiant balance. This is Muscadet at its finest, offering a truly stunning expression of the appellation. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

One of the Loire Valley’s finest names and a consistent Selection Committee favorite.

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