Identity
| Producer | Domaine de l'Ecu |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Organic since 1972, Biodynamic since 1998 (Demeter certified) |
| Grapes | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Folle Blanche |
| Color | Orange |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Orange color |
| Aroma | Expressive nose with frank notes of iodine, fresh seaweed, lemony notes, ginger, yellow fruits, basket of cedars |
| Palate | Lively attack, wine in tension, polished and charming mid-palate, invigorating sea freshness, nice volume in the mouth, explosion of yellow fruits |
| Finish | Nice, long finish with spicy notes of ginger and a pure, delicate, crystalline character |
| Food Pairing | Sushi, carpaccio of salmon, lightly smoked trout, grilled fish, aged cheeses |
| Aging Potential | 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)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged in amphoras; Chardonnay sees 8-9 months of skin maceration; Folle Blanche sees 1 month maceration on skins followed by 1 year aging in amphoras; no sulfur added; fermentation with 100% indigenous yeasts; no fining or filtration |
| Fermentation | Indigenous yeasts |
Terroir
| Soil | Orthogneiss and Granite subsoils |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand destemming and manual harvest |
Interesting facts
| Domaine de l'Ecu is a pioneer in organic and biodynamic viticulture since 1972 and 1998 respectively. The Celeste cuvée is made without sulfur addition and aged in amphoras, reflecting traditional and natural winemaking methods. |