Product Details
- Format
- 75 cl
- Region
- VAL DE LOIRE
- Vintage
- 2023
- Ranking
- VILLAGE
- Appellation
- MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE
- Degree
- 12°
- Color
- White
- Country
- FRANCE
- Author
- Emily
Muscadet Sèvre & Maine « Vera Cruz » 2023 Domaine Luneau-Papin. Crystalline Melon de Bourgogne with stony minerality and a saline finish.
Muscadet Sèvre & Maine « Vera Cruz » 2023, Domaine Luneau-Papin
From the heart of the Nantais region, the « Vera Cruz » cuvée ranks among the most emblematic expressions from Domaine Luneau-Papin. Planted on gneiss and micaschist soils, it showcases the precision and natural tension of Melon de Bourgogne. The domaine, a historical reference point for Muscadet, vinifies this parcel with patience: controlled fermentation, extended ageing on fine lees, and a focus on aromatic purity.
The 2023 vintage stands out for its clarity of expression. The nose is luminous, mingling fresh lemon, bergamot, green apple, and delicate floral notes, supported by a very pronounced stony signature. On the palate, the wine balances a lively attack with savoury texture, driven by stretched, saline minerality that extends the finish. The equilibrium between freshness, relief, and intensity perfectly captures the domaine's taut, crystalline style.
A Muscadet of character, deep and precise, to drink now or with confidence over 5 to 8 years.
From the heart of the Nantais region, the « Vera Cruz » cuvée ranks among the most emblematic expressions from Domaine Luneau-Papin. Planted on gneiss and micaschist soils, it showcases the precision and natural tension of Melon de Bourgogne. The domaine, a historical reference point for Muscadet, vinifies this parcel with patience: controlled fermentation, extended ageing on fine lees, and a focus on aromatic purity.
The 2023 vintage stands out for its clarity of expression. The nose is luminous, mingling fresh lemon, bergamot, green apple, and delicate floral notes, supported by a very pronounced stony signature. On the palate, the wine balances a lively attack with savoury texture, driven by stretched, saline minerality that extends the finish. The equilibrium between freshness, relief, and intensity perfectly captures the domaine's taut, crystalline style.
A Muscadet of character, deep and precise, to drink now or with confidence over 5 to 8 years.