21710 customer reviews

Domaine de L'Ecu - Classic 2023

Vin de France|White wine|Organic

89/100

Robert Parker

(2022 Vintage Notes)

Burgundy melon

mineral

voltage

oysters and seafood

"A refreshing wine with beautiful purity, ideal for enjoying with a dozen oysters."

Designed to faithfully reflect the character of the traditional Melon de Bourgogne, this cuvée offers purity without artifice. The nose blends smoky notes against a backdrop of citrus and white flowers. The attack coats the palate with beautiful body and a lively, mineral-driven tension.

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Estate

Domaine de L'Ecu

Vintage

Classic

Vintage

2023

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Melon de Bourgogne

Regions

Siliceous soil, metamorphic bedrock, west- and northwest-facing slopes

Viticulture

Organic since 1978 and biodynamic since 1998 (Demeter)

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Grapes are received via gravity feed, followed by pneumatic pressing, whole-cluster fermentation, 100% indigenous yeast fermentation, and no settling

Livestock Farming

Aged on lees in an underground concrete tank

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Straw-yellow, crystal-clear

Nose

Blending smoky notes against a backdrop of citrus, green apple, and white flowers, with subtle hints of wax

Palate

Full-bodied, with lovely volume, nice tension, and freshness; a chalky, thirst-quenching finish

Serve

At 9-11°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with a seafood platter, mussels marinières, fatty fish (such as mackerel, sardines, or salmon), caramelized onion tart, fresh goat cheese, or as an aperitif…

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Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Frédéric Niger Van Herck, driven by a passion for wine, continues to practice biodynamic viticulture on his 21 hectares. He masterfully crafts terroir-driven wines, named according to the type of soil on which they are produced. Whether “expression-de-gneiss,” “expression-d’orthogneiss,” or “expression-de-granite,” these wines perfectly express the natural character and elegant minerality of their terroir. The top wines absolutely must age in the cellar. The reds are more reserved.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 89/100 (2022 vintage) (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Frédéric Niger joined the estate in 2009 and benefited from the invaluable expertise of the iconic winemaker Guy Bossard, the former owner, until 2013. Since then, Frédéric has continued the vineyard’s organic (since 1975) and biodynamic (certified in 1998) practices and is committed to winemaking that is as natural as possible. The vibrant fruit and genuine aromatic openness of his unpretentious wines reflect this approach. Beyond the delightful Muscadet wines—Classic, Granite, Orthogneiss, and Taurus—the daring winemaker experiments with twenty-eight cuvées aged in amphorae and/or large oak casks and concrete tanks. These wines, brimming with vitality, take us outside our comfort zone. Following an issue with the Muscadet appellation certification, the wines are now labeled as “Vin de France.”

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Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

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