Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2022 to 2035.
vintage2 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Decanter reviewed 2022202091/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon zest, white flower, wet stone, salt

Palate: citrus, saline mineral, stone fruit, creamy lees

Pioneering single-vineyard Muscadet from granite parcels. An early site-specific Muscadet bottling, established in the 1970s; ages beautifully on lees.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters with mignonette
    Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; citrus replaces vinegar shallot.
  • Plateau de fruits de mer
    Full saline mineral handles oysters, langoustines, whelks and crab in a single sip.
  • Steamed lobster with drawn butter
    Pure shellfish meets the wine's saline texture and chalky finish; creamy lees handle butter.
  • Sushi and sashimi
    Tense acidity and saline mineral edge handle delicate raw fish without overpowering soy.

History

Pierre Luneau-Papin pioneered single-vineyard Muscadet in the 1970s. L d'Or, from granite parcels, was an early bottling. The estate has been in existence since the early 18th century.

  1. 1970: Pierre Luneau-Papin begins single-vineyard Muscadet bottling
  2. 2010: Estate fully converted to organic and biodynamic farming

Facts

Producer
Domaine Luneau-Papin · visiting guide
Grapes
Melon de Bourgogne (100%)
Classification
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC
Oak
Vinified and aged on lees in underground glass-lined vats, no oak, around 18 months
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
2-15 from vintage
First vintage
1980
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Muscadet Sèvre et Maine L d'Or

What does Luneau-Papin L d'Or taste like?

Lemon zest, white flower, wet stone and salt on the nose; citrus, saline mineral, stone fruit and creamy lees on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, saline finish.

When should I drink L d'Or?

Drink between 2 and 15 years from vintage. The 18 months of lees ageing give the wine ageing capacity unusual for Muscadet; mature bottles develop honey and waxy texture.

Where is L d'Or grown?

From single-vineyard granite parcels in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. Pierre Luneau-Papin pioneered site-specific Muscadet bottlings during the 1970s.

Is Luneau-Papin L d'Or vegan?

Yes. The estate is biodynamic and uses no animal-derived fining agents.

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