The Domaine de l'Ecu of Loire Valley

Domaine de l'Ecu
The winery offers 42 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
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 42 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 veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of deer stew, summer orecchiette or roast pork confit.

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, non oak or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of red cherry, cranberry or pepper.

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

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.84/5

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

The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.

It's quite telling that this brief overview of the region's wines doesn't even mention the Loire Valley's two most famous wines - Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. White wines are clearly the strong point of the Loire Valley and represent the vast majority of production. A significant proportion of these are produced under PGI appellations, most commonly the IGP Loire (formerly Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France), which covers the whole region. The main white Grape varieties used for the production of white wines in the Loire Valley are Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne and, more popular than the traditional, Chardonnay.

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 easy seafood gratin, bread with cheese and bacon or impromptu fish fillets with cream and shallots.

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, saline or smoke and sometimes also flavors of peach, butter or white peach. 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

  • 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.77/5

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

  • Melon de Bourgogne
  • Chardonnay
  • Folle Blanche
  • Vermentino
  • Riesling
  • Moscatel

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

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 sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), tajine of beef balls and merguez or pork cheeks confit in cider.

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.

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

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Quality of a delicate and elegant wine.

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 roast monkfish with bacon, rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or honey chicken wok style.

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: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

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Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

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