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Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin - Pierre de la Grange 2017

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine|White wine

3.8/5 (10 customers)

This very delicate Pierre de la Grange cuvée comes from young vines with controlled yields, harvested by hand. A very well-crafted Muscadet—straightforward and precise—with a beautiful expression of terroir and fruit, and that liveliness typical of the appellation, which is so dear to the Luneau-Papin family. The very essence of Muscadet!

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Estate

Domaine Luneau Papin

Vintage

Pierre de la Grange

Vintage

2017

Designation

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Melon de Bourgogne

Regions

Two-mica schist soils, south-facing

Viticulture

in the process of transitioning to organic farming

Wine Production

Pneumatic pressing. Cold settling. Temperature-controlled fermentation at 20°C for 4 weeks.

Livestock Farming

7 months on the lees

Alcohol content

12%

Eye

Clear, pale color with greenish highlights

Nose

Intense, with aromas of white fruits

Palate

Iodine-rich and invigorating

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2020

Food and Wine Pairings

Best enjoyed with oysters, a seafood platter, fish, or simply as an aperitif...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Pierre-Marie and Marie Luneau are one of the most dynamic couples in the French wine industry. Their expertise in managing their 42-hectare vineyard and their knowledge are unmatched in the region. Work in the vineyard is carried out according to the principles of organic and biodynamic farming, and their wines are exceptional dining wines whose aging profile sets the standard for the genre. In our tastings, this estate consistently ranks at the very top.

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Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)

About the estate:

Pierre and Monique Luneau-Papin left their mark on their generation by crafting great Muscadet wines. We owe them the magnificent “Excelsior” cuvée, a benchmark among age-worthy Nantes whites and a pioneer for the Goulaine communal wine. Their son Pierre-Marie and his wife Marie are carving out an indelible legacy in Muscadet through their quest to reveal the identity of the terroirs—a vision faithfully reflected in all their wines, from Vera Cruz (quartz, mica schist, and two-mica schist) to Gula-Ana (peridotite and serpentinite from the fabulous Butte de la Roche, one of the most enchanting sites in Muscadet). The wines are aged primarily in underground concrete tanks lined with glass tiles, sometimes supplemented by terracotta amphorae, stoneware jars, barrels, and casks. These 27 hectares have been farmed biodynamically since 2019. A thriving estate, producing contemporary Muscadets that are distinctive, precise, and invigorating. We are in the realm of great wines, and it is only natural to reward this outstanding work with a third star this year.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 10 reviews

Review by Mr. CEDRIC F. Posted on August 5, 2019

We had the first glass as an aperitif; it was fine, but nothing special. The next few, paired with seafood or fish: ah! Much better. A subtle wine that brings out the briny flavor of oysters and whelks; it has a lovely, lingering finish.