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Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Orthogneiss
Domaine de l'Ecu
France - Loire Valley - Muscadet de Sevre et Maine sur lie

The wine is produced from 100% Melon de Bourgogne grapes that are sourced from a 3 hectare-vineyard.
The Orthogneiss boasts a white gold and crystal clear color. The nose is subtle and elegant with zest of citrus fruits, white flowers and spices such as ginger and cumin and there are notes of flintstone, dried fruits and toasted almonds. The attack is sharp and straight, the mouth is complex, an impression of great purity and rare elegance; very salty notes, chalky and slightly smoky notes, citrus fruits, a wine with the ability to be kept for a long time.

Specifications
Appellation
Muscadet de Sevre et Maine sur lie
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Melon de Bourgogne
Agricultural Practices
Organic
Certifications
Ecocert
Soil type
Soil is granulous and not very deep. Sub-soil: Orthogneiss
Vinification
Yield: 45-50 hl/ha
Soil ploughing and soil scraping. Canopy management.
PRUNING: Simple Guyot.
Orientation of slopes is SOUTH EAST.
Hand harvested. No pumps, no racking of the must. Gentle pneumatic pressing. 100% natural yeast fermentation. Aged on the lees in underground vats.
Production
555 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

A perfect match to the following dishes:
Asian cuisine, fish curry, Thai white rice, cucumber raita.
Snail Casserole Sole meuniere & steamed crispy vegetables.
Brittany Lobster, wine and brandy reduction, smashed sweet potatoes with star anise.
Scallops in spicy breadcrumbs.
Spicy prawns, coriander cream.
Chicken Colombo.

Reviews and News

2018 Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Orthogneiss - 91 PTS - WS

2018 Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Orthogneiss - 91 PTS - WS

wine spectator 91 pts"Tightly wound and very savory, with a core of lemon zest and honeysuckle flavors, while tangy fleur de sel and oyster shell notes give this intensity on the finish. Pure, showing impressive length. Drink now through 2026. 1,000 cases made, 100 cases imported. - AZ”
- Wine Spectator (December 2019), 91 pts

2018 Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Orthogneiss - 91 PTS - WE
2015 Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Orthogneiss - 91 PTS - VINOUS
2013 Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Orthogneiss - 90PTS - WA
2012 Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Orthogneiss - 91 PTS - WA

Producer Information: Domaine de l'Ecu

Ahead of its time, Le Domaine de l'écu has been certified as an organic agriculturist since 1975 and certified Biodynamic since 1988 (Demeter). They believe that a great wine is ...
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