Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2022 to 2032.
vintage2 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2023202090/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, white flower, wet stone, salt

Palate: citrus, saline texture, stony mineral, creamy lees

Old-vine Muscadet from the historic Pierre de la Grange domain, the original Luneau family property. Saline texture and stony lift on a creamy lees-driven frame.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters Rockefeller
    Baked oysters with spinach and breadcrumb find the wine's saline lift and creamy lees.
  • Steamed lobster with drawn butter
    Pure shellfish meets the wine's saline texture and chalky finish; creamy lees handle butter.
  • Mussels marinière
    Saline texture and shellfish broth lock together; the cuvée's stony lift handles cream-shallot.
  • Sushi
    Tense acidity and saline texture handle delicate raw fish without overpowering soy.

History

Pierre de la Grange is the historic name of the Luneau family domain before Pierre Luneau married Monique Papin and combined estates. The cuvée honors the original family property.

  1. 1985: Single-vineyard Pierre de la Grange bottling established

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 12 to 18 months
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 16 to 25 at retail
Drinking window
2-12 from vintage
First vintage
1985
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Pierre de la Grange

What does Luneau-Papin Pierre de la Grange taste like?

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

When should I drink Pierre de la Grange?

Drink between 2 and 12 years from vintage. The 12 to 18 months of lees ageing give the wine textural depth; mature bottles develop honey and waxy texture.

Where is Pierre de la Grange grown?

On the historic Luneau family parcels in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, biodynamically farmed.

Is Luneau-Papin Pierre de la Grange vegan?

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

Tags

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