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Domaine Luneau-Papin - Pueri Solis 2009

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine|White wine

4.2/5 (24 customers)

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

16/20

RVF

complex

honeyed notes

foie gras

chicken

fine dining wine

"One of the region's finest vintages"

“Produced only in 2005 and 2009, this cuvée was aged on its lees for 32 months and now offers a subtle bouquet but a full-bodied, rich, and sun-kissed palate. The richest of the cuvées pairs perfectly with roasted monkfish.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France - RVF) All of Luneau-Papin’s expertise bottled with 32 months of aging!

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Estate

Domaine Luneau Papin

Vintage

Pueri Solis

Vintage

2009

Designation

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Melon de Bourgogne

Regions

Parent rock consisting of shale and mica schist, in the locality known as “La Plécisière.” Vineyard parcel in the village of La Chapelle-Heulin. Vines planted in 1954. Mass selection (no clones).

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation for several weeks with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks at 20°C

Livestock Farming

Aged on its lees for 32 months with regular stirring in underground, glass-covered tanks—a practice typical of the Nantes wine region

Alcohol content

12%

Eye

Clear, brilliant color

Nose

A very broad range of candied and exotic fruits combined with the pronounced minerality typical of this grape variety

Palate

An exceptionally long finish

Serve

Decant at 12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a braised chicken, aged Comté or farmhouse Salers cheese, a duck foie gras terrine, or a red mullet just seared...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16.5/20 (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the wine:

The acidic structure beautifully supports the wine’s overall structure, which becomes increasingly smooth with each tasting, while its aromas evolve 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. 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 to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2018 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

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:

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

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

4.2/5

based on 24 reviews