L'Ecu Invictus

France, Loire, Pays Nantais, Vin de France
Bottle
Identity
Producer Domaine de l'Ecu
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Cabernet Franc
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Red
Aroma Black fruit, red berries, blackberry, wild strawberry, menthol, camphor, bitter cocoa
Palate Balanced finesse, freshness, moderate tannins, pure and crystalline, delicate and refined
Finish Finesse and delicacy to the final with great purity without over-extraction
Food Pairing hanger steak, french fries, compote of shallots, red wine sauce, pork
Aging Potential 10
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
Organic Yes
Biodynamic Yes
Natural Yes
ABV % 12.0
Aging Process 12 months of skin maceration in 400L amphoras, no filtration, no fining
Fermentation Native yeasts, destemmed by hand
Terroir
Soil Granite
Harvest Type Manual
Harvest Desc Hand-picked grapes
Interesting facts
Domaine de l'Ecu is known for its early adoption of organic and biodynamic viticulture, minimal sulfur use, and fermentation with indigenous yeast. Invictus is a natural wine vinified to enhance Cabernet Franc with finesse and delicacy.