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Domaine de l'Ecu, [Muscadet] Granite Vin de France, 2023

White Wine from Loire, France
by Domaine de l'Ecu
$28.99
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Granite Vin de France is a masterclass in restraint and terroir expression. Fred Niger inherited Guy Bossard's "no make-up" philosophy—these wines speak for themselves without manipulation. Sourced from a southwest-facing 3-hectare granite parcel with 45–55 year old Melon de Bourgogne vines, it captures the mineral spine of 400-million-year-old stone. The winemaking is a study in minimalism: indigenous yeast, gravity-only movement, aged on lees for texture, minimal sulfur. The result is a wine of crystalline clarity with a distinctive salinity and subtle complexity that rewards curiosity.

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More about Domaine de l'Ecu

Certified organic since 1972 and biodynamic since 1998, Domaine de l'Ecu is credited by many for elevating how Muscadet is thought of today. Fred Niger runs the estate (with consulting help from founder Guy Bossard) and bottles Melon de Bourgogne by soil type: Granite, Orthogneiss, and Classic. Aged sur-lie for 15-18 months, these are the most complex Muscadets made. Distinctive and terroir-driven.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Melon de Bourgogne

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

Vineyard3 hectares parcel with 45-55 year old vinesSoilTop soil is stony. Sub-soil of two-mica graniteViticultureOrganically farmed since 1975, biodynamic-demeter certified since 1998. Soil worked manually and yields are kept low. All grapes are hand harvested.VinificationGravity fed with no use of pumps. Wild yeast fermentations with no racking of the must.AgingAged on the lees in underground vats.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Pair with oysters, clams, or delicate white fish to highlight its briny minerality and tense acidity.

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