Notes: Silver Medal at the 2011 Paris General Competition, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 14/20
“The elegant tension of this wine reflects the profile of the vintage. It will continue to develop, offering a more complex profile in about ten years. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2012). An exceptional Muscadet cuvée: bursting with vibrant fruit and freshness. Enjoy it now!
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Eye
a golden-yellow color with slight greenish hues
Nose
expressive, floral, and fruity all at once
Palate
superb balance, with beautiful aromatic definition, lovely precision, and a lovely, lingering finish
Serve
decant at 10-12°C
Open
15 minutes before serving
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Un vin de grande classe à apprécier sur des poissons grillés ou en sauce, des coquillages, des viandes blanches, des fromages...<br/>
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 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 the 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 farming methods since 2019. A thriving estate, producing contemporary Muscadets that are distinctive, precise, and invigorating.
Customer rating
3.6/5
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