Identity
| Producer | Domaine de l'Ecu |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Chenin Blanc |
| Color | yellow straw |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Lightly golden yellow robe (referring to a macerated wine). |
| Aroma | Citrus, candied lemon, orange peel, white‑fleshed fruits, hints of orange blossom, sweet spices, plum eau de vie, chamomile infusion. |
| Palate | Sharp, clear, direct attack; very dry, taut, fresh and lively texture with relatively few tannins despite extended maceration. |
| Finish | Long finish with fresh acidity and mineral salinity |
| Food Pairing | seafood platter, oily fish, white meat, aperitif, seafood (oysters) |
| Serving Temp | 13 - 14 |
| Aging Potential | 2‑10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aging Process | 1 year maceration on skins in amphoras |
| Fermentation | 100% fermentation in indigenous yeasts |
Terroir
| Soil | granite and orthogneiss soils |
| Vine Age | Vines around 50 years old (typical for Domaine de l'Ecu's granite terroir wines) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest, manual destemming and reception. |
Interesting facts
| Extended maceration on skins in amphoras; organic viticulture since 1975 and biodynamic since 1998; manual harvest and indigenous yeast fermentation; no fining or filtration. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |