L d’Or AOP 2020 375ml

Wine Description for L d’Or AOP 2020 375ml by Luneau-Papin

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow with vibrant green reflections – a visual promise of freshness that this Muscadet impressively delivers.

Nose

Precise and elegant, an aromatic spectrum unfolds of citrus fruits, lemon zest and lemongrass. These are joined by white peach and apple, underpinned by fine yeast notes and a delicate almond nuance. A hint of anise lends the bouquet additional complexity.

Palate

Here the true class of this Muscadet reveals itself: the fruitiness is accompanied by fine spice, whilst the granite subsoil provides a vibrant minerality. Refreshing, multifaceted and endowed with remarkable depth – a wine that combines elegance with substance.

Finish

Long, mineral and with persistent citrus freshness. The subtle salinity of the terroir lingers and leaves a clean, appetite-stimulating impression.

Terroir & Origin

The Melon de Bourgogne vines planted in 1984 are rooted in an extraordinary terroir of granite and gneiss with mica from the Armorican Massif. The parcel in the village of Vallet sits on a hilltop ridge that forms a 500-metre-wide granite stripe – a historical treasure of the Luneau family that explains the mineral precision of this wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Melon de Bourgogne, the classic grape variety of Muscadet, is vinified here with respect for the terroir. Ageing sur lie (on the lees) gives the wine its characteristic creaminess and complexity whilst maintaining freshness.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Muscadet is tailor-made for seafood platters, oysters and scallops. Excellent also with asparagus carpaccio with honeydew melon and mint or carrot and herb crêpes with parsnip root sauce. The mineral freshness makes it the ideal companion to classic French cuisine.

Special Features

The half-litre bottle (375ml) is perfect for two people or as an aperitif. At 12.5% vol., this wine displays impressive ageing potential – a Muscadet that truly deserves the designation “L d’Or” (the gold) and proves that this often underestimated appellation is capable of producing great wines.