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Kirjeldus

Excelsior on ‘Goulaine’ cru communal (grand cru) tähistusega vein, nendele veinidele kehtivad rangemad reeglid, madalam saagikus ja vein peab settega kontaktis olema vähemalt 24 kuud. Excelsior on üksikaia vein (Clos de Noelles), mille veinipuud on istutatud 1936. aastal. Pinnases on peamiselt kvartsirikas kiltkivi (schistes) ja vilgukivi (micaschistes). Viinamarjad koristatakse käsitsi ja pressitakse õhusurvega (pneumatic). Saagikus on 35-40 hl/ha kohta. Kääritamine kestab 4 nädalat 20 kraadi juures ainult naturaalse pärmi abil, vein laagerdub väikestes maaalustes betoonmahutites settega kontaktis 29 kuud.

Aroom on väga komplekssne, sügav ja puhas, tunda on rohelist õuna, sidrunit ja sidrunheina. Maitse on täidlane, fokusseeritud, hea tasakaalu ja struktuuriga. Pikas järelmaitses tuleb esile mineraalsus ja meeldiv happesus. Serveerida 12-14 kraadi juures ning soovitavalt dekanteerida. Vananemispotentsiaal 20+ aastat.

“In 2018, Excelsior brilliantly captures the essence of this sunny vintage. It delivers richness without excess, invigorated by a lively, refreshing sensation. A white wine built to age for over fifteen years. The very archetype of a rich, indulgent Muscadet and one of the estate’s finest bottles!” La Revue du Vin de France 95 points

“Pierre-Marie and Marie Luneau are one of the most dynamic couples in French viticulture. Their expertise on their 42-hectare vineyard and their knowledge are unmatched in the region. The vineyard is cultivated according to the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture, and the wines produced are great gastronomic wines, whose evolution over time is a model of its kind. Our tastings consistently place this estate at the top of the list.” Bettane & Desseauve 4 Stars (5 max)

“Luneau Papin Muscadet’s are among the world’s greatest white wine values. No Muscadet estate is rendering consistently finer or more intruiging wines than Luneau Papin, and given the prices asked there is no excuse for any wine lover not making their acquaintance.” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate