Semper Excelsior, Always Better! Since 2001, the estate’s motto has also been the name of this cuvée, which comes from a plot of 65-year-old vines planted on Goulaine schist rock with a perfect south-facing exposure. Aged for 36 months on the lees, this cuvée—highly complex and built for aging—is the result of rigorous work in the vineyard and meticulous winemaking. In terms of elegance, this 2005 vintage is every bit as good as the great 2002 vintage... A "Grand Cru" in the Nantes region!
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Eye
Clear, pale color with golden highlights
Nose
lively and fresh, with powerful citrus aromas
Palate
expressive, rich, with notes of white fruit and a lovely freshness
Serve
decant at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
High point
2012
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur des poissons grillés ou en sauce, des coquillages, des viandes blanches ou volailles en sauce...<br/> <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
4.3/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. KEES M. Posted on 02/23/2013
A lively, fresh, full-bodied wine with good length. Enjoyed with friends alongside sole meunière. To me, it’s a little Burgundy. In a blind tasting, it would be hard to identify its appellation.
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Review by Mr. JEAN CHARLES B. Published on September 10, 2020
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Review by Mr. REGIS D. Published on March 6, 2020
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Review by Mr. PATRICK M. Posted on 01/10/2016
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER J. Posted on 12/12/2014
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Review by Mr. JEAN B C. Published on March 3, 2014
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE C. Published on May 11, 2013
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