L d’Or AOP 2022

Wine Tasting Note for L d’Or AOP 2022 by Luneau-Papin

Colour & Appearance

Intense straw yellow in the glass.

Nose

Extremely elegant with an enticing blend of fine cream and yeast notes, delicate blossoms and expressive fruit. Aromas of yellow apples, yellow plums, a touch of quince and white peach emerge, underpinned by hints of redcurrant, candied lemon and a cool, salty nuance. Stylistically reminiscent of noble granite Riesling from Alsace.

Palate

On the palate, the wine reveals itself to be as delicate as it is focused. The ripe yellow fruit is permeated by a pronounced saltiness and piquant, subtly bitter zest tones. Characteristically for its origin, the acidity begins smoothly, then steadily builds momentum and leads into a vibrant, stony freshness.

Finish

Very long, tautly structured and characterised by a long-lasting drive. Effortlessly possesses the ageing potential for a decade.

Terroir & Origin

Grown in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine in the village of Vallet. Planted in 1984, the vines sit on granite of Landreau in the upper section and on gneiss with mica inclusions of the Armorican Massif in the lower section. Pierre-Marie and Marie Luneau use these soils for wines of remarkable fidelity to their origin.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Melon de Bourgogne from Demeter- and Biodyvin-certified biodynamic agriculture. Hand-harvested and gently pressed in a pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts. The wine then ages on its fine lees for seven months without racking in underground, glass-lined concrete tanks. No sulphur is added prior to bottling.

Key Features

This single-vineyard Muscadet impressively demonstrates the ageing potential of the grape variety. An unvarnished terroir wine that dispenses with artificial racking, focusing entirely on texture, richness and grip.