Domaine de l'EcuOrthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine from the Domaine de l'Ecu
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine of Domaine de l'Ecu in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine of Domaine de l'Ecu in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of green apple, lime or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine
Pairings that work perfectly with Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine
Original food and wine pairings with Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine
The Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine of Domaine de l'Ecu matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of oven-roasted breton lobster with salted butter from the jaguin brothers (the..., assortments of mini savoury tarts or medallions of monkfish with citrus fruits.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Ecu's Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine.
Discover the grape variety: Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne (or simply Melon) is a white grape variety originating, as its name indicates, from the Burgundy region. It is better known as Muscadet, the name of the wine it produces. It is the dominant grape variety in the Nantes region on the Brittany coast. Like any grape variety, it has its own characteristics. But its history is quite particular, because its predominance in the Nantes region is the result of a terrible winter.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine from Domaine de l'Ecu are 2019, 2020, 2018, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Domaine de l'Ecu
The Domaine de l'Ecu is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine
The wine region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine is located in the region of Muscadet of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de l'Ecu or the Domaine de Bellevue produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine are Melon, Muscadelle and Folle blanche, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine often reveals types of flavors of cream, asparagus or baked apple and sometimes also flavors of honeydew melon, hay or citrus zest.
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.
The word of the wine: INAO glass
Glass adapted to wine tasting, created in the 1970s by the Institut national des appellations d'origine. At the time, it had the advantage of offering a standardised tool to all tasters. It is characterized by a wide base that allows for good ventilation and a narrow mouth (opening of the glass) to concentrate the aromas. Many high-performance glasses have been created based on this model.
