Domaine Luneau-Papin - Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie L d'Or Granite 2023
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
94/100
RVF
“Intensity and great finesse—a flavorful, complex wine... La RVF!”
Grown on granitic soils, the Melon de Bourgogne grape truly shines here. The result is a wine with an expressive and very fresh nose, featuring a profile that is both floral and fruity. It displays superb balance on the palate, with beautiful aromatic definition, lovely precision, and a lovely, lingering finish. A must-try wine from the estate!
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Eye
A golden-yellow color with slight greenish highlights
Nose
Expressive and very fresh, with a profile that is both floral and fruity
Palate
Superb balance, with beautiful aromatic definition, lovely precision, and a briny, salty quality; a lovely, long finish
Serve
Decant at 12°C
Open
1/4 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with pike in beurre blanc sauce, zander with citrus butter, oysters in jelly, or 18-month-aged Comté cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100
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. 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 (2025 guide) 94/100
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:
A truly distinctive character. L d'Or exudes intensity and great finesse; it is a flavorful, complex wine that should continue to improve for more than fifteen years.
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 2 reviews
Review by Mr. SOLORES J. Published on March 2, 2026
A magnificent Muscadet from the Loire Valley
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Review by Mr. GUY K. Published on September 10, 2026
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