Dom. Raphael Luneau Muscadet 'Brin d'R' '22

From a single parcel of 50-year-old Melon de Bourgogne vines on the schistous slopes of Clisson, this Muscadet Sèvre et Maine glows with a pale green-gold hue. The nose erupts with crushed oyster shell, lemon zest, and a distinct saline minerality that speaks to its Atlantic-influenced terroir. The palate delivers electrifying precision—flavors of green apple, sea spray, and wet flint unfold with bracing acidity that earned consistent 93-point scores. Aged sur lie for 18 months in underground glass-lined tanks, this 12% alcohol Muscadet finishes with a mouthwatering salinity that lingers like the tide. A perfect match for huîtres de Cancale or poached turbot, its laser-like focus showcases why top Muscadet now rivals premier cru Chablis for mineral expression. The cool 2022 vintage lent exceptional tension to this already razor-sharp wine, which will continue evolving beautifully for another 5-7 years in cellar.