Domaine de l'Ecu - Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine

Domaine de l'EcuOrthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine of Domaine de l'Ecu is a white wine from the region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine of Muscadet.
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 Muscadet is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

honey, stone

Wine with microbio taste

cream, oil

Wine with vegetal taste

asparagus, straw

Wine with oak taste

butter

Wine with floral taste

honeysuckle

Wine with spices taste

savory

On the nose the Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine of Domaine de l'Ecu in the region of Muscadet often reveals types of flavors of cream, yeast or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus fruit or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Ecu's Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine.

Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine - 2018
In the top 100 of of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine - 2016
In the top 100 of of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine - 2015
In the top 100 of of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine - 2014
In the top 100 of of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine - 2013
In the top 100 of of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine - 2012
In the top 100 of of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine - 2011
In the top 100 of of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Orthogneiss Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine from Domaine de l'Ecu are 2011, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Informations about the Domaine de l'Ecu

The winery offers 52 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Muscadet-Sevre et Maine in the region of Muscadet
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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 Muscadet

The wine region of Muscadet is located in the region of Basse Loire of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bêtes Curieuses or the Domaine Bonnet-Huteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet are Melon, Cabernet franc and Muscadelle, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, white peach or flint and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, floral or spices.

News related to this wine

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The word of the wine: Red winemaking

Transformation of grapes into must and wine under the effect of alcoholic fermentation. The vinification of red wines takes place in several stages: destemming, crushing, alcoholic fermentation, vatting, running off and maturing.

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