Domaine de L'Ecu - Classic 2018
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
“From a vineyard that has been cultivated biodynamically since 1998, this wine is pure and focused on ripe fruit. Its citrus and apple flavors, along with its acidity and a hint of minerality, bring freshness and a lovely texture. Ready to drink.” (Wine Enthusiast 2019) Best enjoyed young, while the fruit is still fresh!
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Eye
Straw-yellow, crystal-clear
Nose
Blending smoky notes against a backdrop of citrus and white flowers, with subtle hints of wax
Palate
Full-bodied, with a beautiful richness as well as a crispness and freshness
Serve
At 9-11°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with a seafood platter, fatty fish (such as mackerel, sardines, or salmon), 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 after the type of soil on which they are grown. Whether “expression-de-gneiss,” “expression-d’orthogneiss,” or “expression-de-granite,” these cuvées best express the natural character and elegant minerality of their terroir. The grand cuvées absolutely must age in the cellar. The reds are more reserved.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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 (Up-and-coming stars or 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 brilliance of the fruit and the genuine aromatic openness of his unpretentious wines reflect this commitment. Beyond the delightful Muscadets—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 vibrant wines take us out of our comfort zone. Following an issue with the Muscadet appellation certification, the wines are now labeled as Vin de France.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
Made from grapes grown in a vineyard that has been cultivated biodynamically since 1998, this wine is pure, fruit-forward, and ripe. Its citrus and apple notes, along with its acidity and a hint of minerality, lend it freshness and a lovely texture. Ready to drink.