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Our history

Although the existence of this marvellous liqueur seems to have always existed, it wasn’t until 1955 that the first discussions took place with the aim of creating a wine-making and sales cooperative.

Vinification began at Château de la Devèze, then at the Muscat de Lunel cooperative cave, which was founded in 1959 with nine associated producers.

The Protected Designation of Origin was registered in 1973.

This PDO, managed by an exceptional cellar master, is now distributed throughout France and exported to Belgium and Italy.

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Authentic values

Produced from the “Muscat à petits grains” grape variety, MUSCAT DE LUNEL natural sweet wine is made with passion and skill by the winegrowers and qualified staff of the Cave Coopérative du Muscat de Lunel.

This naturally sweet wine is a perfect harmony of citrus and rich, ripe fruit that dances on the palate, leaving a sweet, lingering imprint.

Muscat de Lunel has always been highly prized, combining the sweetness of honey with the warmth of the sun in the south of France, and all the love that its creators were willing to give it in order to make it even greater: while it can be said that Pauline Borghese sent Muscat de Lunel to her brother Napoleon I during his exile, legend has it that the deposed emperor drank it to warm his heart !

Since 1841, the history of Muscat de Lunel has been linked to that of François Sabatier d’Espeyran and his estate at Tour de Farges, where he lived at the time. Thanks to his efforts, he succeeded in creating a Muscat of rare quality, imbued with the soul and history of his family.

His wine became famous far beyond the borders of Lunel, carrying with it the memories of the past and the promise of a bright future for generations to come.

And so the history of Muscat de Lunel continued to be written, blending the past with the present, tradition with innovation, in an eternal hymn to the beauty and magic of the sun and the vine.

When we know how to taste wine, bread and friendship, we learn how to savour every moment of our lives, respecting the passing of time. Because wine is culture, wine is civilisation, and a thousand years old at that.

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Grape varieties, vinification
and ageing

Muscat de Lunel is a naturally sweet wine made from the Muscat à petits grains B grape variety alone. It performs best on poor, stony, clay-dominated slopes.

It is an early grape variety, harvested in Roussillon between 1st August and early September. It is a highly aromatic variety, which can be used to make Muscat Sec.

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The harvesting of the grapes, the vinification, the production and ageing of the wines and the packaging of the wines that may be entitled to use the terms “Muscat de Lunel” and “Muscat de Noël” are carried out exclusively from the vines located in the production parcel area within the territory of the following communes in the Hérault department: Lunel, Lunel-Viel, Saturargues and Vérargues.

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Discover our wines

The Cave Coopérative also vinifies other grape varieties, always Mediterranean and from local vines, such as:


Chardonnay,
Grenache (black, grey and white),
Sauvignon Blanc,
Mourvèdre,
Syrah,
Cinsault…

…which are used to make dry and sweet Rosé, sweet Muscat, dry Chardonnay, sparkling wines and red wine.

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Muscat De Lunel Cuvée Prestige

Cuvée prestige

Grape variety: 100% muscat white with small grapes

Tasting notes: Pale colour with green highlights.

A bright, original wine that develops fresh aromas of spices (ginger, cinnamon) and bergamot, as well as more generous notes of preserved lemon, bitter orange and mandarin.

Very well-balanced on the palate: invigorating, delicious and powerful.

Muscat De Lunel Tradition

Tradition

Grape variety: 100% muscat white with small grapes

Tasting notes: Attractive amber colour.

This is a sweet Muscat we love, with aromas of melon, peach, apricot and eucalyptus.

The palate is a delicate blend of sweetness and freshness. It’s a delicate balance, but one that reflects the terroir of the Muscats de Lunel.

Muscat De Lunel Château de Verargues

Château de Vérargues

Grape variety: 100% muscat white with small grapes

Tasting notes: Beautiful pale gold colour.

This Muscat has a particularly floral aroma: musk, broom and jasmine. Very elegant on the palate, with hints of ginger, menthol and Sichuan pepper.

Muscat De Lunel Château Tour de Farges

Château Tour de Farges

Grape variety: 100% muscat white with small grapes

Tasting notes: A Muscat with a golden hue, distinguished by its powerful aromatic profile of exotic fruits: kumquat, passion fruit, lychee, and orange.

This wine is generous and deep, with a finish of honeysuckle.

Muscat De Lunel Muscat de Noël

Muscat de Noël

Grape variety: 100% muscat white with small grapes

Tasting notes: This annual blend showcases the Muscat Petits Grains grape’s remarkable ability to adapt to the climatic challenges we face. Indeed, one might have expected the summer of 2022, with its scorching temperatures and unprecedented drought, to produce concentrated and overly rich wines.

And yet, each year it surprises us magnificently.

With its pale color and silver reflections, this wine reveals notes of white flowers, ginger, as well as candied orange peel and anise.

On the palate, it perfectly balances indulgence with freshness. The true spirit of Christmas is captured in a glass of this wine.

Muscat De Lunel Muscat Sec Lune d'Elles

Lune d'Elles Muscat Sec

Grape variety: 100% muscat white with small grapes

Tasting notes: Pale hue with beautiful silver reflections.

Here we have a vibrant Muscat, true to the terroir of Lunel: rose, lychee, passion fruit, mango, raspberry, and lime—a vitamin-rich cocktail.

The palate is clear, fresh, and invigorating, with tangy notes of red berries in the finish.

Muscat De Lunel Moelleux Lune d'Elles

Lune d'Elles Muscat Moelleux

Grape variety: 100% muscat white with small grapes

Tasting notes: Bright pale hue with silver undertones.

On the nose, this wine unfolds delicate aromas of eucalyptus, elderflower, mandarin, and subtly candied lemon.

On the palate, despite its indulgence, it retains an astonishing freshness, with spicier notes of star anise and ginger syrup.

Muscat De Lunel Chardonnay Blanc Lune d'Elles

Lune d'Elles Chardonnay

Grape variety: 100% chardonnay

Tasting notes : This Chardonnay is first recognized by its delicately golden hue. Soon, the nose reveals aromas of pineapple, ripe pears, acacia, and honey. It’s a beautiful Southern Chardonnay that marries the region’s generosity and sweetness with fresher spicy notes (cinnamon, star anise).

An ideal wine to enjoy young, showcasing its fruity character, or to age for 3 to 5 years, allowing it to evolve into more complex, brioche-like notes.

Muscat De Lunel Rosé Sec Lune d'Elles

Lune d'Elles Rosé

Grape variety: Blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre

Tasting notes: A lovely pale hue with peach reflections. This blend of Languedoc grape varieties offers a delightful wine with aromas of cherry, pink grapefruit, and lily.

It has a beautifully persistent aromatic profile, finishing with notes of raspberry coulis.

Muscat De Lunel Rosé Moelleux Lune d'Elles

Lune d'Elles Rosé Moelleux

Grape variety: Blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre

Tasting notes: Delicate pale hue. An astonishing wine that combines Muscat and Syrah to express aromas of carnation, violet, peach, vine, mango, and strawberry coulis with a hint of basil.

Muscat De Lunel Rouge Lune d'Elles

Lune d'Elles Syrah Grenache

Grape variety: Syrah / Grenache

Tasting notes: Dark hue with an intense ruby shade.

The nose evokes notes of licorice, fireplace, smoke, and a medley of fruits (blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, plum).

The palate is expressive and indulgent, with the same fruity aromas developing on a fresh and vibrant backdrop. The finish is long, with a refreshing touch of coffee.

Muscat De Lunel Grain De Lunes Rouge

Grain de Lunes

Grape variety: Syrah / Grenache / Mourvèdre

Tasting notes: A beautiful deep red hue.
The nose reveals great richness with notes of patchouli, pine, caramel, Ente plum, wild strawberry, cocoa, and sandalwood.

On the palate, this robust and generous wine presents a harmonious balance. The finish is long and intensely aromatic. You can cellar it for 2 to 5 years, or even longer.

Muscat De Lunel Rosé Pétillant Demi Sec Domaine de Belle-Côte

Pétillant Rosé Demi-Sec
Domaine de Belle Côte

Grape variety: Blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre

Tasting notes : Pale hue with melon reflections.

This sparkling wine features fine, light bubbles and a subtle mousse, evoking grapefruit, hawthorn, and mirabelle on the nose.

On the palate, flavors of grenadine, lychee, and vetiver emerge, with a finish of zest that brings freshness, making this wine particularly refreshing.

Muscat De Lunel Petillant Demi-Sec

Pétillant Demi-Sec
Muscat de Lunel

Grape variety: 100% muscat white with small grapes

Tasting notes: Pale golden hue with light bubbles.

This Muscat reveals intense aromas of watermelon, lychee, and candied lemon, complemented by a minerality that lightens the palate. Surprising notes of anise, ginger, and coriander seeds emerge as well.

This wine is explosive in every sense, with its vibrant aromas, swirling bubbles, and light mousse.

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