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Domaine de l'Ecu
The winery offers 57 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 247 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Loire Valley
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The Domaine de l'Ecu is one of the best wineries to follow in Vallée de la Loire.. It offers 57 wines for sale in of Loire Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de l'Ecu, located in the Loire Valley in France, has a rich history and a long tradition of producing exceptional quality wines. The Derrien family, who have been running the estate for over 150 years, have developed a diverse range of wines that have proven themselves all over the world. The estate spans over 50 hectares, including 33 hectares of vineyards. The soils are a mixture of sand and silt, beneficial to the vines, and are considered one of the best terroirs in the region. The vineyards are divided into different plots each producing wines suitable to the land. The white wines are primarily from Sauvignon and Chardonnay, while the red wines are primarily produced from Cabernet-Franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Gamay. The Domaine de l'Ecu is involved in innovative environmental practices. The vines are managed according to the principles of reasoned struggle, and the work and weeding are done manually. The wines are produced according to high standards and respect for local traditions. The Domaine de l'Ecu produces a variety of wines ranging from white sauvignons to red cabernets, as well as a unique line of sweet wines. These wines are known to be rich, complex, and finely balanced and are recognized internationally for their exceptional quality. The Domaine de l'Ecu offers an unforgettable visual and gustatory experience. Tastings are available to sample exceptional wines, vintage selections, and a collection of fine wines. A visit to the estate and lunch on-site are also possible, allowing you to fully savor the beauty and character of the Loire Valley.

Top Domaine de l'Ecu wines

Looking for the best Domaine de l'Ecu wines in Loire Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de l'Ecu wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de l'Ecu wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de l'Ecu

How Domaine de l'Ecu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of family potluck, phad thai (thai style fried noodles) or escalope cordon bleu.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de l'Ecu. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, strawberries or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, black currant or prune. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de l'Ecu. is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

  • 2019With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de l'Ecu.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Gamay
  • Grenache

Discovering the wine region of Loire Valley

Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.

). Fine, crunchy Cabernet Franc reds (Chinon, Bourgueil) on raspberry and ripe pepper. Elegant Crémants. ~70,000 ha, oceanic climate over 800 km.

Wines for fine dining.

The top white wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de l'Ecu

How Domaine de l'Ecu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of my chef's pot, cake with olives and bacon or laksa soup (malaysia).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de l'Ecu. often reveals types of flavors of apples, pear or melon and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de l'Ecu. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

  • 2023With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.85/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de l'Ecu.

  • Melon de Bourgogne
  • Chardonnay
  • Folle Blanche
  • Vermentino
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Melon de Bourgogne

Dry, vivid and saline whites with a pale robe, slender mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with delicate aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, cut grass, iodine and marine mineral notes. Fine lees ageing adds richness and a brioche complexity. The absolute star of Muscadet AOC and Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOC. An autochthonous Burgundian variety (Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc), exiled to the Pays Nantais in the 17th century.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine de l'Ecu

How Domaine de l'Ecu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, doner kebab or sauté of pork with chorizo.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine de l'Ecu. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or pear and sometimes also flavors of melon, non oak or earth.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Ecu.

  • Chardonnay
  • Folle Blanche
  • Melon de Bourgogne
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The word of the wine: Table wine

A category of wine with no geographical indication on the label, often resulting from blends between wines from different vineyards in France or the EU. These wines are now called "wines without geographical indication" (and "French wines" if they come from the national territory).

The top pink wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de l'Ecu

How Domaine de l'Ecu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, dad's lamb mouse or caramel pork.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de l'Ecu. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, strawberries or earth and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de l'Ecu

  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de l'Ecu.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

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Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.

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