Domaine Luneau-Papin Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie Clos des Allées Vieilles Vignes 2023
Domaine Luneau-Papin · Domaine Luneau-Papin
Pierre-Marie Luneau farms some of the oldest vines in Muscadet, and Clos des Allées demonstrates why old-vine Melon de Bourgogne deserves serious attention. This is a serious white wine at an unserious price — pure, mineral, and effortlessly food-friendly.
Nose
Crisp green apple and citrus zest with a pronounced marine minerality. Subtle white flower and fresh-cut grass notes add fragrance without weight.
Palate
Lean and energetic with bright acidity, limestone minerality, and flavors of tart pear, lemon pith, and a saline undercurrent. The sur lie aging adds a gentle textural creaminess without softening the edges.
Finish
Persistent and mineral-driven with a clean citrus close and a lingering saline tang.
- Varietal
- Melon de Bourgogne
- Blend
- 100% Melon de Bourgogne
- Vineyards
- Clos des Allées, old vines planted in granite and gneiss soils in Le Landreau
- Alcohol
- 12.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's briny minerality and crisp acidity are a textbook match for freshly shucked oysters, echoing the ocean's salinity while its citrus freshness acts as a natural squeeze of lemon.
Pierre-Marie Luneau cultivates old-vine Melon de Bourgogne in the granite and gneiss soils of Le Landreau in the eastern Loire, producing some of the most site-specific Muscadets in the appellation.
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