Domaine Luneau-Papin - Muscadet Sèvre-Maine Terre de Pierre 2022
93/100
RVF
91/100
Decanter
"A wine bursting with vibrant, enchanting energy—discover a Grand Muscadet!"
“Terre de Pierre captivates us with its striking expressiveness; the wine’s minerality is absolutely invigorating. A style that is both classic and dynamic, making this wine suitable for aging for over ten years.” (Le Guide RVF 2024).
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Eye
Beautiful golden dress
Nose
Intense and expressive, with mineral notes and hints of citrus, refined and elegant
Palate
Lively and complex, beautifully balanced, with a refreshing brininess and a sea-salt finish
Serve
At 12°C
Open
15 minutes before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled langoustines topped with seaweed tartare, Thai-style shredded chicken, sashimi, and sushi…
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. 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) 91/100
About the wine:
Terre de Pierre has a slightly floral nose that gives way to a surprisingly rich and ripe palate with notes of apricot and diesel. The vines for this cuvée are located on the Butte de la Roche, the earliest-ripening site in the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation. Part of the aging takes place in stoneware amphorae. On the palate, the wine flows smoothly and finishes with a characteristic hint of bitterness.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
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:
Terre de Pierre captivates us with its striking expressiveness; the wine’s minerality is absolutely invigorating. Its style is both classic and dynamic, making it suitable for aging for over ten years.
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.