CITO

France, Loire, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
Bottle
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