The Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau of Loire Valley

Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
It is currently not ranked among the best domains of Loire Valley.
It is located in Loire Valley
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The Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau is one of the best wineries to follow in Vallée de la Loire.. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Loire Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Christian and Pascale Luneau Estate is an exceptional vineyard property nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley in France. Recognized for its rich heritage and passionate viticulture culture, this family establishment exudes an aura of authenticity and tradition. Located south of Nantes, the estate spans about 45 hectares of fertile land planted with vineyards, where the Melon de Bourgogne, the emblematic grape variety of the region, as well as the Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and of course, the famous Muscadet, are expressed with excellence. The Christian and Pascale Luneau Estate is fundamentally marked by the imprint of the Luneau family, who have practiced the art of viticulture for three generations with a deep respect for nature and a dedication to the production of wines of exceptional quality. The vineyards are grown following the principles of organic farming and biodynamics, proof of their commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability. The Luneau family is renowned for their mastery in the production of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, a unique white wine resulting from a long fermentation process that reveals delicate aromas of white fruits, lemon and marine minerals. Their production of red and rosé wines is also notable, made in the pure tradition of Loire wines. Beyond its viticultural activity, the estate is also a place of sharing and conviviality. The tastings organized in their vaulted cellars allow visitors to discover the authentic flavors of their wines and to share the family's passion for their profession.

Top Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau wines

Looking for the best Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau wines in Loire Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau

How Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of cuttlefish rust, macaroons foie gras / figs or back of cod with basquaise sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau

On the nose the white wine of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau. often reveals types of flavors of microbio. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.28/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau.

  • Melon de Bourgogne
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Muscadelle
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.

It's quite telling that this brief overview of the region's wines doesn't even mention the Loire Valley's two most famous wines - Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. White wines are clearly the strong point of the Loire Valley and represent the vast majority of production. A significant proportion of these are produced under PGI appellations, most commonly the IGP Loire (formerly Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France), which covers the whole region. The main white Grape varieties used for the production of white wines in the Loire Valley are Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne and, more popular than the traditional, Chardonnay.

The top pink wines of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau

How Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or poultry such as recipes of leg of lamb with crust, tomato, zucchini and tuna flan or ravioli with 2 cheeses.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau

How Winery Christian et Pascale Luneau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The word of the wine: Breton

See cabernet franc.

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Discover the grape variety: Melon de Bourgogne

Melon de Bourgogne (or simply Melon) is a white grape variety originating, as its name indicates, from the Burgundy region. It is better known as Muscadet, the name of the wine it produces. It is the dominant grape variety in the Nantes region on the Brittany coast. Like any grape variety, it has its own characteristics. But its history is quite particular, because its predominance in the Nantes region is the result of a terrible winter.

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