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.
