Pierre Luneau-Papin Le L d'Or Granite Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie from the Loire Valley, the great expression of Luneau-Papin's fabulous granite terroirs, taking on astonishing complexity with ageing while retaining its original freshness, a white wine of great richness held together by a saline purity that can age for more than 15 years.
Tasting Notes
L'Or is the great expression of these fabulous granite terroirs, it takes on astonishing complexity with ageing while retaining its original freshness. A white wine of great richness held together by a saline purity. Melon de Bourgogne (the Muscadet grape) is one of France's great terroir blotters, here on granite the wine develops a mineral precision and complexity that elevates it far above everyday Muscadet. Extended lees ageing preserves its freshness for decades.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet)
- Origin: France, Loire Valley, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, granite terroir
- Style: Dry white, Muscadet sur Lie, mineral, complex, long-ageing
- Winemaking: Hand-harvested, indigenous yeasts, extended lees ageing in steel, no filtration, no fining
Food Pairing
Fresh oysters, grilled seafood, lobster, and simple fish dishes.
Serving
Serve at 10°C. Will age for 15+ years.
About the Producer
Pierre Luneau-Papin is one of Muscadet's most celebrated estates, producing single-terroir expressions of Melon de Bourgogne from the diverse soils of the Sèvre et Maine appellation, granite, gneiss, schist, and serpentinite.
