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• Variety: Melon de Bourgogne
• Vine Age: Planted in 1974, 2019 and 2020
• Terroir: From the village of Le Loroux-Bottereau, on a bedrock of peridotite altered into a serpentinite mound.
• Viticulture: Certified organic (Ecocert, 2013), biodynamic (Demeter & Biodyvin, 2019).
• Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged for 10-12 months in terracotta, porcelain and sandstone amphoras and underground glass-lined tank, no racking during aging, no fining or filtration, SO2 added at bottling.

The 2022 ‘Terre de Pierre’ from Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin is a stunning expression of Muscadet with depth, energy, and minerality, sourced from the volcanic soils of the Butte de la Roche in the commune of Le Landreau. This cuvée represents a more structured, serious side of Melon de Bourgogne—tensile, textured, and age-worthy—without losing its essential clarity and maritime freshness.

Appearance:
Brilliant pale gold with subtle green flecks—bright and youthful in the glass.

Nose:
Highly expressive with layers of lemon zest, white grapefruit, and green pear, underpinned by distinct flinty minerality, wet stone, and a faint smoky, earthy edge from the basalt-rich terroir. Notes of dried herbs, sea salt, and a touch of bread dough from sur lie aging add complexity.

Palate:
Bone dry, with sharp acidity and mineral precision, this is a wine of tension and structure. The palate shows a linear progression from citrus and orchard fruits to savory, saline, and chalky elements. There’s a subtle creaminess from the lees, but the core remains focused and nervy. A touch of quinine bitterness at the end adds grip and intrigue.

Finish:
Long, clean, and distinctly mineral, finishing with a saline snap, citrus pith, and a sense of stone-cold clarity.

Winemaking & Terroir:
Organically farmed and crafted with minimal intervention, fermented with native yeasts and aged sur lie for texture and complexity. The name "Terre de Pierre" speaks to the wine's volcanic origin—giving it a more profound and structured profile than typical Muscadet.

Food Pairing:
A natural match for oysters, shellfish, or ceviche, but also exceptional with grilled sea bream, chicken with tarragon, or hard goat cheese. A thinking person’s white wine, perfect for contemplative sipping or refined seafood-focused meals.