2022 Clos de l'Allée Monopole

Luneau Papin

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

Country:  France

Region:  Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Loire Valley

Appellation:  Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOP

Climate:  Cool Atlantic

Altitude: 

Soils:  Bedrock of altered schists from the Armorican Massif

Varietal/Blend:  100% Melon de Bourgogne

Fermentation:  Grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press. Strength and length of pressing is adapted to each vintage. Spontaneous fermentation using only natural yeasts.

Ageing:  Fermentation and maturation is on the lees for 9-11 months in traditional underground glass lined vats as well as Italian terracotta amphorae in this vintage.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Biodynamic estate. Selection massale. Village of Le Landreau, Bedrock of altered schists from the Armorican massif. Vines last planted in 1974.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  865319

About the Producer

Pierre Luneau & Monique Papin


Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, France

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2022 Clos de l'Allée Monopole
Luneau Papin

Country:  France

Region:  Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Loire Valley

Appellation:  Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOP

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

TECHNICAL INFO

Climate:  Cool Atlantic

Altitude: 

Soils:  Bedrock of altered schists from the Armorican Massif

Varietal/Blend:  100% Melon de Bourgogne

Fermentation:  Grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press. Strength and length of pressing is adapted to each vintage. Spontaneous fermentation using only natural yeasts.

Ageing:  Fermentation and maturation is on the lees for 9-11 months in traditional underground glass lined vats as well as Italian terracotta amphorae in this vintage.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Biodynamic estate. Selection massale. Village of Le Landreau, Bedrock of altered schists from the Armorican massif. Vines last planted in 1974.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  865319

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

2022 Clos de l'Allée Monopole
Luneau Papin
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

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Loire Valley

Appellation:  Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOP

Climate:  Cool Atlantic

Altitude: 

Soils:  Bedrock of altered schists from the Armorican Massif

Varietal/Blend:  100% Melon de Bourgogne

Fermentation:  Grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press. Strength and length of pressing is adapted to each vintage. Spontaneous fermentation using only natural yeasts.

Ageing:  Fermentation and maturation is on the lees for 9-11 months in traditional underground glass lined vats as well as Italian terracotta amphorae in this vintage.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Biodynamic estate. Selection massale. Village of Le Landreau, Bedrock of altered schists from the Armorican massif. Vines last planted in 1974.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  865319

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403-604-0408

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