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Domaine de L'Ecu - Classic 2020

Name: Domaine de L'Ecu - Classic 2020
Brand: Domaine de L'Ecu
Rating: 3.7 (21 reviews)

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine|White wine|Organic

3.7/5 (21 customers)

90/100

Wine Enthusiast

14,5/20

RVF

(2018 Vintage Notes)

Burgundy melon

fruity

purity

"Best enjoyed young, while it's still fruity"

Designed to faithfully reflect the character of traditional Muscadet, 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. Ideal with a seafood platter to whet the appetite.

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Estate

Domaine de L'Ecu

Vintage

Classic

Vintage

2020

Designation

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine

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

Pneumatic pressing, whole-cluster harvest, fermentation using 100% indigenous yeasts, no settling

Livestock Farming

Aged on lees in underground tanks

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Straw-yellow, crystal-clear

Nose

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

Palate

A full-bodied wine that offers not only great body but also vibrancy and freshness

Serve

At 9-11°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2023

Food and Wine Pairings

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

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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 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

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

Wine rated 14.5/20 (2018 vintage) (Good wine)

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.”

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (2018 vintage)

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

Customer Rating

3.7/5

based on 21 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on May 17, 2021

Another good vintage for this 2020 Écu, with the appellation’s typical style. Lively on the palate, with a crisp acidity and a hint of salinity, balanced by a touch of bitterness. It’s light, slightly effervescent, perhaps a bit short on the finish, but a Muscadet should remain a Muscadet—especially at under €10. Rating: 3.8. Delicious with Spéciales Fine Claire oysters from Marennes-Oléron, followed by a dish of linguine with clams!