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Domaine de L'Ecu

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Domaine de L'Ecu
Domaine de L'Ecu is one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture, whose successors made the switch to organic farming very early on. In fact, the Domaine de L'Ecu vineyard, which covers 22 ha, can boast almost 40 years of organic farming, and almost 15 years of biodynamic farming!

Today, Frédéric Niger, who arrived in 2009, bought Domaine de L'Ecu in 2010. Successor to the famous biodynamist Guy Bossard, he produces terroir-driven cuvées, often reflecting a specific minerality: gneiss, granite, orthogneiss... Passionate, he shares his passion for Muscadet, the fruit of meticulous work. A benchmark in the Pays Nantais!
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Domaine de L'Ecu - Granite 2023

91/100 RVF

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91/100 Robert Parker

(Vintage 2022 notes)
burgundy melon
mineral
purity
long finish

"A great way to showcase the Nantes terroir, to be enjoyed on any occasion!"

Granite 2023 presents an elegant nose of pronounced mineral notes, flint and citrus, with hints of salt. Crystal-clear and pure, the palate is slender, fat and complex, with great purity. Superb, long finish.

Domaine de L'Ecu - Carpe Diem blanc 2020

92/100 RVF

(2018 vintage notes)
burgundy melon
smooth
rich
citrus
long finish
calf sweetbread
lobster

Carpe Diem 2020 is a cuvée vinified for 15 months in amphorae, showing a new expression of Melon de Bourgogne. The nose is full and round, with notes of citrus, medicinal herbs, spices and fennel. A rich, deep and delicate wine, with invigorating energy and invigorating length. Leave this bottle quietly in your cellar, to fully enjoy its charm!

Domaine de L'Ecu - Taurus 2020

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5/5 (1 review)

94/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

burgundy melon
solar
bittersweet
poulard
langoustines

"Taurus MMXX is at this stage marked by its partial ageing in wood, supporting a sunny substance, happily carried by beautiful bitters, like the airs of Loire chardonnays". (Le Guide RVF 2023) This cuvée is crafted with particular care, aged 24 months on lees in vats and oak barrels. A rare cuvée, sublimating Melon de Bourgogne!

Domaine de L'Ecu - Classic 2022

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3.6/5 (8 reviews)

89/100 RVF

burgundy melon
fruity
mineral
purity
oysters and seafood

"To be enjoyed young and fruity".

Designed to faithfully respect the expression of traditional Melon de Bourgogne, this cuvée is pure and unpretentious. The nose blends smoky notes with a background of citrus and white flowers. The attack is full-bodied, with a lively, mineral tension. Ideal on a seafood platter to whet the appetite.

Domaine de L'Ecu - Orthogneiss 2020

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4.4/5 (5 reviews)

90/100 RVF

burgundy melon
mineral
salt
concentrate
fish

A white with mineral and iodine notes, imposing volume and complexity on the palate. The finish is salivating with hints of pink grapefruit and almond kernel, enhanced by pronounced saline notes. All the magic of a Muscadet terroir!

Domaine de L'Ecu - Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Granite 2020

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4.2/5 (10 reviews)

92/100 Wine Enthusiast

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92/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

(2018 vintage notes)
burgundy melon
delicious
density
oysters and seafood

Granite 2020 presents an elegant nose with pronounced mineral, flint and citrus notes, with hints of salt. Crystal-clear and pure, the palate is slender, fat and complex, combining mineral and citrus notes, with a fine finish. Great length with a lingering iodine finish!

Domaine de L'Ecu - Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Orthogneiss 2019

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4/5 (5 reviews)

91/100 Wine Enthusiast

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16,5/20 Coup de Coeur RVF

(2018 vintage notes)
burgundy melon
salt
concentrate
fish

A white with mineral and iodine notes, imposing volume and complexity on the palate. The finish is salivating with hints of pink grapefruit and almond kernel, enhanced by pronounced saline notes. All the magic of a Muscadet terroir!

Domaine de L'Ecu - Classic 2020

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3.7/5 (22 reviews)

90/100 Wine Enthusiast

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14,5/20 RVF

(2018 vintage notes)
burgundy melon
fruity
purity

"To be enjoyed young and fruity".

Designed to faithfully respect the expression of traditional Muscadet, this cuvée is pure and unpretentious. The nose blends smoky notes with a background of citrus fruit and white flowers. The attack is full-bodied, with a lively, mineral tension. Ideal on a seafood platter to whet the appetite.

Domaine de L'Ecu - Classic 2018

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3/5 (9 reviews)

90/100 Wine Enthusiast

"From a vineyard that has been biodynamically farmed since 1998, the wine is pure, focused on ripe fruit. Its lemony, apple flavors, acidity and a touch of minerality bring freshness and a lovely texture. Ready to drink." (Wine Enthusiast 2019) To be enjoyed young, on the fruit!

Domaine de L'Ecu - Taurus 2015

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4/5 (1 review)

This cuvée is crafted with particular care, aged 24 months on lees in vats and oak barrels. The nose is elegant and complex, blending citrus fruit, white flowers, dried fruit and toasty notes. Full-bodied and opulent on the palate, counterbalanced by lively mineral acidity. Notes of orchard fruit, rhubarb and licorice enhance the long finish. A rare cuvee, sublimating Melon de Bourgogne!

Domaine de L'Ecu - Gneiss 2015

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3.8/5 (9 reviews)

15,5/20 RVF

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14,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

A powerful, intense wine on the mid-palate, with an assertive vivacity. A bottle that perfectly reflects the Gneiss terroir!