2020 Domaine de l'Ecu Marguerite
Tasting Notes
A nose combining pronounced mineral and maritime notes, seaweed, iodine, citrus notes, root notes, and gentian. The mid-palate is crisp, revealing a delicate and straightforward acidity accompanied by hints of lime; saline, iodized notes, great freshness, and a beautiful taut finish. Great with squid/calamari, oysters, clams, shrimp, octopus, artichokes, mackerel, grilled white fish, fish and chips, scallops, and sea urchin.
Origin of Stained Glass Label: St Leu St Gilles church - Paris
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.
Winery: Domaine de l'Ecu
Origin: Loire Valley, France
Vintage: 2020
Wine Type: White Wine - Dry
Variety: 100% Folle Blanche
Farming: Organic
Soil: Gneiss subsoil
Vineyard: Loire vineyard
Winemaker: Fred Niger
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 11.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• 100% hand-picked grapes
• Native yeast fermentation
• Aged for 12 months in concrete tanks
• No fining, no filtration
• Ideal serving temperature 50ºF
• Drink now and for 4-5 years to come