Domaine Luneau-Papin - Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie Clos de l'Allée 2022
93/100
RVF
"This Muscadet reveals an alluring mineral character, full of finesse and freshness."
“Clos de l'Allée, grown on mica schist, exhibits a slightly more pronounced and powerful structure. A perfectly sculpted finish.” (The RVF Guide 2024).
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Eye
Clear, pale color with golden highlights
Nose
Complex, with iodine-like notes on a backdrop of citrus aromas, candied pomelo, and pronounced mineral notes
Palate
Lively, superb minerality, a mouth-watering finish, and lovely length
Serve
At 10°-12°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with langoustines, scallop carpaccio, sea bass en croûte, fresh goat cheese...
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 gastronomic wines whose aging over time sets the standard for the genre. In our tastings, this estate consistently ranks at the very top.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
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 wine:
Clos de l'Allée, grown on mica schist, develops with a slightly more pronounced and powerful body. A perfectly sculpted finish.
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 cru. 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. An estate in top form, 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 exceptional work with a third star this year.
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on 12/29/2024
I almost gave it only a 3 out of 5—the value for the price isn't great.
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Review and comment by Mr. DOMINIQUE D. Published on 10/11/2025
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Review and comment by Mr. XAVIER P. Posted on February 16, 2025
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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS G. Published on November 4, 2024
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