2020 Domaine de l'Ecu Ange
Tasting Notes
This Pinot Noir mixes grace with vigor and associates strength with finesse. Great complexity, powerful but also very delicate, fruity with intense notes of ripe black fruits, blackberry and violet, add a dash of delicate spices. A rare, elegant wine. Share with just your closest friends.
Origin of Painted Label: Blanche Couronne Abbey – Loire - France
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: 2020
Wine Type: Red Wine - Dry
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming: Biodynamic & Organic
Soil: Stony with Gneiss and Orthogneiss subsoil
Vineyard: Only 2.5 acres
Winemaker: Fred Niger
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 11.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• Harvested by hand
• 50% destemming, immediate fermentation
• 100% stainless steel fermented grapes
• Native yeast fermentation
• Aged 12 months in amphoras
• No fining, no filtration
• Ideal serving temperature 63ºF
• Can age for 10-15 years