Domaine de L'Ecu - Classic 2023
89/100
Robert Parker
"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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Eye
Straw-yellow, crystal-clear color
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, good structure, 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 marinière, fatty fish (such as mackerel, sardines, or salmon), caramelized onion tart, fresh goat cheese, or as an aperitif…
Bettane & Desseauve
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 grown. 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 vintages absolutely must be aged in the cellar. The reds are more subdued.
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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good 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 estate’s 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 expression of his unpretentious wines reflect this approach. Beyond the delightful Muscadet wines—Classic, Granite, Orthogneiss, and Taurus—this daring winemaker experiments with twenty-eight cuvées aged in amphorae and/or large oak casks and concrete tanks. These vibrant wines take us outside our comfort zone. Following an issue with the Muscadet appellation certification, the wines are now labeled as Vin de France.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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