2018 Domaine de l'Ecu Astra
Tasting Notes
Brilliant fruit, with ripe red fruits notes, floral and delicate as well as smooth spicy notes. A structured middle on the palate with cherry and plum. Long lasting finish. A wine that should age quite nicely in your cellar for a few years.
Origin of Stained Glass Label: St Vitus Cathedral – Prague
About Domaine de l'Ecu
Organic, Biodynamic, Passion, and Audacity describe the World-Class wines Fred and Claire Niger create at Domaine de l’Ecu. While most famous for Muscadet’s, the winery makes amazing wines of several varietals. Long a pioneer in Organic viticulture (well before it was popular), Domaine de l’Ecu has been Certified Organic since 1975 and Biodynamic since 1998 (Demeter and 2014 BioDyvin), on all 74 acres in production. The winery has renounced all artificial winemaking techniques to preserve the link between the wines, their terroir, and the unique characteristics of each new vintage. Wines are made without fuss, makeup, or anything else! Domaine de l’Ecu wines are present on the wine lists of the world’s most respected restaurants. You will find them in many terrific restaurants run by chefs who seek wines and produce that represent terroir and quality.
Domaine de l’Ecu uses more than 100 amphoras to make their wines. By amphora, we mean every vessel made exclusively out of clay or sandstone. Amphora is a more expensive vessel and the results are well worth the effort.
Winery: Domaine de l'Ecu
Origin: Loire Valley, France
Vintage: 2018
Wine Type: Red Wine - Dry
Variety: 100% Gamay
Farming: Organic
Soil: Mica-schist subsoil
Vineyard: Les Ronces plot, Domaine Landron-Chartier
Winemaker: Fred Niger & Ben Landron
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• Harvested by hand
• 10 days vatting with whole cluster
• 100% native yeast fermentation
• Aged 1 year in Amphora
• No fining, no filtration
• Ideal serving temperature 61º-63ºF
• Drink now and for the next 5-7 years
• Only 312 cases produced