Ratings
Average 91.5 points from community reviews
Identity
| Producer | Domaine de l'Ecu |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Vin de France |
| Grapes | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red with garnet hues |
| Aroma | Expressive nose dominated by aromas of small black berries, red fruits, strawberry, currant, white pepper, graphite, fresh herbs, hints of undergrowth and dried flowers |
| Palate | Round and flattering palate, medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins, lively acidity, beautiful volume, rich, deep, delicate, chiselled fruit, sweet spice notes, warm and fleshy with pleasant freshness and lively tannins |
| Finish | Long finish, complex and extraordinary with lively tannins and pleasant freshness |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with lamb burger, roast white meats, meaty fish, red sauce dishes, flat pymi, meat second courses, and Florentine steak |
| Aging Potential | Can be drunk immediately but benefits from a few years of cellar aging |
| Serving Glassware | Tulip goblets |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 15 months in a combination of terracotta amphora and old oak barrels, no sulfur added, indigenous yeast fermentation |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 12 day cuvaison, destemmed grapes |
Terroir
| Soil | Granite |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | All fruit is harvested by hand, soils are worked, leaf-pulling is done manually, and fruit is received in the winery via gravity (no pumps). |
Interesting facts
| Domaine de l'Ecu is a pioneer in organic and biodynamic viticulture since 1975 and 1998 respectively. The wine is made with zero sulfur added and aged in amphora and old barrels. |