Lot presentation

Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine Le Verger Luneau-Papin (no reserve) 2018

The wine

The Melon de Bourgogne vines used for this cuvée are planted on a schist terroir with south-easterly exposure. The harvests are carried out by hand to avoid damaging the grapes. The grape musts are only moved by gravity to avoid over exposure to oxygen. The wine is matured on lees for 7 months in order to become more rich and supple. The result is wonderfully elegant with a perfectly-mastered acidity. Have a go at an adventurous food pairing such as a salmon crumble or just serve with some fresh cheese.

About the Producer Luneau Papin

The estate has championed plot-by-plot vinification for over 40 years. Each clos is harvested by hand, then vinified and aged separately, for each terroir to shine through with clarity and precision. The vineyard is planted exclusively with Melon de Bourgogne, the sole grape variety authorised under the Muscadet appellation. With the arrival of the new generation, biodynamics has become an integral part of the estate’s philosophy, a conscious, personal choice rather than a trend. Innovation is a constant here, whether in the wines themselves or in the evolving approaches to vinification and ageing, resulting in wines prized for their finesse and strong sense of identity. Bettane & Desseauve notes that “the various tastings throughout the year place this estate at the very top of the Muscadet hierarchy,” while La Revue du Vin de France’s Green Guide describes it as “an inspiring estate, a true revelation of the terroirs, and age-worthy great white wines of the Nantes region."
Today, demand is such that more than half of the production is exported, with Luneau-Papin wines gracing the tables of leading Michelin-starred establishments around the world.