Domaine Luneau-Papin - Pueri Solis 2009

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

The acidic structure beautifully supports the wine’s overall structure, which becomes increasingly smooth with each tasting, with aromas evolving toward saffron and candied citrus.

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

About the wine:

Produced only in 2005 and 2009, this cuvée was aged on its lees for 32 months and now offers a subtle bouquet and a full-bodied, sun-kissed texture. As the richest of the cuvées, it pairs perfectly with roasted monkfish.

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.