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. |