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• Variety: Melon de Bourgogne
• Vine Age: Planted in 1998
• Terroir: Les Bernardières, Chapelle-Heulin, schist bedrock.
• Viticulture: Certified organic (Ecocert, 2013), biodynamic (Demeter & Biodyvin, 2019).
• Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged for 5-6 months in underground glass-lined tank, no racking during aging, no fining or filtration, SO2 added at bottling.

The 2023 ‘Le Verger’ from Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin is a vibrant, terroir-driven Muscadet that exemplifies the estate’s dedication to purity, precision, and place. Farmed organically on granitic soils and aged sur lie, this wine is all about freshness, minerality, and texture—a stellar ambassador of the Loire’s Atlantic-influenced whites.

Appearance:
Pale straw with silver-green highlights, crystal-clear and youthful in the glass.

Nose:
Delicate yet expressive, with aromas of lemon zest, green apple skin, and white peach, layered over subtle notes of chalk, sea spray, and fresh-cut herbs. A hint of yeasty complexity from the lees aging adds depth.

Palate:
Light to medium-bodied and electrically fresh, this wine delivers clean citrus fruit—grapefruit, lime, and green pear—with a backbone of bracing acidity and a granite-driven minerality that pulses through the mid-palate. The lees contact brings a faint creamy texture that balances the tension beautifully.

Finish:
Crisp and mouthwatering, finishing with notes of lemon pith, wet stone, and a clean, saline lift that lingers.

Style & Winemaking:
Organically farmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged sur lie to preserve freshness and build complexity. The result is a lively, precise, and unadorned wine that’s meant to showcase the unique expression of its site—“Le Verger” (The Orchard), a granite-rich parcel.

Food Pairing:
Ideal with fresh oysters, steamed mussels, or scallop crudo. Also pairs well with light vegetarian dishes, goat cheese, or sushi. A stellar aperitif on its own, especially well-chilled.