Ratings
Average critic score around 87/100
Identity
| Producer | Domaine de l'Ecu |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Certified Organic since 1975, Biodynamic since 1998 (Demeter) |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Red color |
| Aroma | Bursting fruit of ripe small black fruits, intense notes of blackberry, blue flowers, violet and delicate notes of spices, mineral driven, blackberry, cassis, red apple |
| Palate | Combining grace, vigour, strength and voluptuousness. Silky attack, great complexity combining power and delicacy |
| Finish | Long finish, delicate notes of spices, intense and elegant |
| Food Pairing | Grilled lamb chops, Bourbon mashed sweet potatoes with bacon, Port wine reduction, Roasted game birds, Wild mushroom risotto |
| Aging Potential | Ideal for enjoying now and over the next 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Aging Process | Aged in amphora for 8 months |
| Fermentation | Whole cluster fermentation for one week with wild yeast, short cuvaison, pneumatic press, no added sulfur, no fining or filtration |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvested manually with low yields of 25 to 30 hectolitres per hectare |
Interesting facts
| Domaine de l'Ecu is a pioneer in organic viticulture since 1975 and biodynamic since 1998. The winery uses more than 100 amphoras for winemaking and renounces artificial cellar techniques to preserve terroir expression. |