Domaine Pierre Luneau Papin - Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Vera Cruz 2023
94/100
RVF
"What energy this exceptional vintage has!"
“Vera Cruz reveals fantastic intensity, intense floral notes, and a pronounced salinity.” (The RVF Guide 2026). In Old Spanish, “Vera Cruz” means “TRUE CROSS”; this cuvée warms the hearts and souls of those who taste it with its distinctive Spanish-Loire aroma profile.
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Eye
Pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
A delicate aroma of citrus and lemon, accented by subtle hints of the sea
Palate
Delicate, well-rounded, with fine, vibrant acidity and a crystalline, mouthwatering finish with pronounced salinity
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a mackerel and sea bream tartare, lightly cooked langoustines, pan-seared scallops with citrus...
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. 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 (2026 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:
Vera Cruz reveals fantastic intensity, intense floral notes, and a pronounced saltiness.
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 white wines from Nantes and a pioneer for the Goulaine communal cru. Their son, Pierre-Marie, and his wife, Marie, are continuing this legacy and taking their quest to uncover the terroirs’ identity even further. This is 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, with amphorae occasionally used for certain vintages. These 40 hectares of vineyards have been cultivated using biodynamic farming methods since 2019. A thriving estate, producing contemporary Muscadets that are distinctive, precise, and invigorating.
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
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