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Domaine Luneau-Papin Folle Blanche 2023

Loire Valley, FranceFolle Blanche
Domaine Luneau-Papin Folle Blanche 2023 1
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In the glass

About this bottle

Wine Type: White
Style: Loire Valley Folle Blanche; crisp, citrus-driven, saline, mineral, light-bodied, refreshing
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Folle Blanche
Appellation: Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC
Country: France
Region: Pays Nantais, Loire Valley
Producer: Domaine Luneau-Papin
Winemaker: Pierre-Marie & Marie Luneau
Vineyard: Organically farmed estate vineyards around Le Landreau, southeast of Nantes
Soil: Granite, gneiss, and metamorphic rock
Farming: Certified organic; biodynamic practices; hand-harvested
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2023 vintage
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; gentle pressing and minimal intervention
Aging: Aged on fine lees in underground glass-lined concrete tanks to preserve freshness and develop subtle texture
Food Pairings: Oysters, littleneck clams, steamed mussels, grilled sardines, shrimp, fried calamari, fresh goat cheese, seafood platters

Tasting Note:
Luneau-Papin’s 2023 Folle Blanche is a vibrant, beautifully refreshing Loire white that captures the Atlantic character of the Pays Nantais. Lemon zest, green apple, grapefruit, white flowers, and subtle sea-spray notes lead into a crisp, energetic palate. Bright acidity and a distinctive saline minerality keep the wine focused, while gentle lees aging adds just enough texture to balance its lively citrus character. Light, precise, and wonderfully versatile, this is an exceptional companion for oysters, shellfish, and fresh seafood.

About the Producer:
Domaine Luneau-Papin is one of the Loire Valley’s benchmark estates, located in Le Landreau in the heart of Muscadet country. The Luneau family has cultivated vineyards in the region for generations, with Pierre-Marie and Marie Luneau now leading the domaine. Known for their meticulous organic and biodynamic farming, indigenous fermentations, and extended lees aging, the estate produces some of the most expressive and age-worthy wines in the Pays Nantais. While best known for their exceptional Melon de Bourgogne, their Folle Blanche highlights another historic Atlantic grape, offering a crisp, mineral-driven expression of the region’s maritime terroir.

At the table
Oysters, littleneck clams, steamed mussels, grilled sardines, shrimp, fried calamari, fresh goat cheese, seafood platters.

The bottle, at a glance

Grapes
Folle Blanche
Region
Loire Valley, FrancePays Nantais
Vintage
2023
Farming
Certified biodynamicCertified organic; biodynamic practices; hand-harvested; indigenous-yeast fermentation; extended lees aging
Aging
Underground concrete tanks with glass tiles, without racking until bottling in spring 2023
Character
100% Folle Blanche, Atlantic-influenced vineyards, granite and gneiss soils, indigenous fermentation, concrete tank lees aging, vibrant acidity, light-bodied, crisp saline finish
Loire ValleyFrance
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