Luneau Papin

2022 Clos de l'Allée Monopole

From Luneau Papin's monopole, the Clos de l'Allée has a pale straw hue with aromas that delicately dance between salt and citrus. The palate is intricately laced with jasmine, orange blossom, lemon zest, pear sorbet, beach pebbles, and subtle spice. This storied plot was last planted in 1974. The Clos de l' Allée's 2.3 uninterrupted hectares are enclosed by paths which, in the late 18th century, formed the borders of three seigneuries (feudal lordships) which became the village of Le Landreau. The Cassini maps listed 75 owners at the time. Today, Luneau Papin tends it all. This Clos is adjacent to their winery and is the historical cradle of the Luneau family.

On the 2020 Vintage, Jim Budd of Decanter wrote: "This has long been one of my favourite Luneau Papin wines. The ripe but delicate 2020 has concentrated citric notes and is well balanced with a long complex finish. This is a lovely wine that should age brilliantly. Pierre and Monique Luneau have made Domaine Pierre Luneau Papin one of the very best Muscadet domaines. They showed that Muscadet could age remarkably." —95 points