Domaine Pierre Luneau Papin - Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Vera Cruz 2024
94/100
RVF
"What energy this exceptional vintage has!"
“Vera Cruz,” which means “True Cross” in Old Spanish, is a wine that warms the heart with its unique blend of Spanish and Loire Valley aromas. A deep and enveloping cuvée, where airy fruit blends with delicate floral notes and a luminous minerality.
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Eye
Pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Delicate citrus and lemon aromas, beautiful floral notes, accented by subtle hints of the sea
Palate
Delicate, well-rounded, with a fine, vibrant acidity and a crystalline, mouthwatering finish with pronounced salinity
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2030
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. The vineyard is tended according to the principles of organic and biodynamic farming, and the wines are exceptional food-pairing 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 (2023 vintage)
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 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 carving out an indelible legacy in Muscadet through their quest to reveal the identity of the terroirs—a quest 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. A domaine 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
(2023 Vintage)
4.6/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. GUILLAUME D. Published on July 29, 2026
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