Domaine Luneau-Papin - Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Cru Goulaine Excelsior 2020
95/100
Decanter
94/100
RVF
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
91+/100
Robert Parker
"The very epitome of a rich, indulgent Muscadet and one of the estate's finest wines!"
"Exceptionally layered. Delicate aromas of honeysuckle with hints of white pepper and crushed stone. The palate is powerful and silky, the texture is magnificent and fluid, and the acidity is abundant. The finish is endless and brings out smoky and flinty notes. It feels as though it is brimming with potential, pulsing with energy. Vines from the Massal selection planted in 1936.” (Decanter).
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Eye
Clear, pale color with golden highlights
Nose
Lively and fresh, with aromas of white fruit, peach, and ripe citrus
Palate
Expressive and full-bodied, with notes of white fruit and a lovely freshness, excellent balance, and a long, delicious finish
Serve
Decant at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with shellfish, shelled spider crab served chilled with a creamy coral-based emulsion, smoked blue lobster, beurre blanc emulsion, white meats in sauce…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 94/100
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. Vineyard work 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. Our tastings consistently rank this estate at the very top.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Exceptionally layered. Delicate aromas of honeysuckle with hints of white pepper and crushed stone. The palate is powerful and silky, the texture is magnificent and fluid, and the acidity is abundant. The finish is endless and brings out smoky and flinty notes. It feels as though it is brimming with potential, pulsing with energy. Vines from the Massal selection planted in 1936.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91+/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
The 2020 Excelsior was crafted from vines planted in 1936 using mass selection on schist and mica-schist soils. Evoking aromas of herbs, smoke, lemon oil, and pear, it is full-bodied and taut with excellent concentration, a structuring schist extract, and a long, salty finish. This well-crafted, straightforward, and balanced wine will drink well upon release and over the next decade.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Excelsior 2020, whose minerality develops over time and brilliantly highlights the rich, full-bodied character that defines it. It will age gracefully over the coming decades.
About the estate:
Pierre and Monique Luneau-Papin left their mark on their generation by crafting exceptional Muscadet wines. We owe them the magnificent Excelsior cuvée, a benchmark among age-worthy Nantes whites and a pioneer for the Goulaine village wine. Their son, Pierre-Marie, and his wife, Marie, are continuing this legacy and taking their quest to uncover the terroir’s identity even further. This is accurately 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, with amphorae occasionally used for certain vintages. These 40 hectares of vineyards have been cultivated using biodynamic methods since 2019. A thriving estate, producing contemporary Muscadets that are distinctive, precise, and invigorating.
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