Domaine Luneau-Papin - Muscadet Sèvre et Maine - La Grange - White - 2023

Wine:

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.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, whole grapes pressed in a pneumatic press, fermentation and ageing on lees in underground concrete tanks covered with glass paste tiles. Bottled in October 2024.

Certified Biodynamic wine.

Color:

Pale yellow.

Nose:

A beautiful minerality mixed with notes of citrus and white fruit.

Palate:

This fruity wine is frank and direct, with lovely tension and freshness, revealing a noble bitterness on the delicate palate.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Ideal as an aperitif with shellfish, sea bass in a salt crust, Asian cuisine, a fillet of roast sea bream, fresh cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

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.