Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Orthogneiss 2019

Domaine de l’Ecu Vintage 2019 Bottle Sizes 750ml Country France Region Loire Valley Appellation Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Wine Type White - Still Varietals Melon de Bourgogne Farming Biodynamic Vineyard 3 hectares parcel facing south-east solely of 45-55 year old Melon de Bourgogne vines. Organically farmed since 1975, DEMETER certified biodynamic since 1998. Soil Top soil is granulous and not very deep. Sub-soil of orthogneiss, a metamorphosed igneous rock where minerals are arranged in bands. Viticulture Vineyards are farmed biodynamically and simple guyot pruning is employed. Soil worked manually and yields are kept low. Yields are 35 hl/ hectare. All grapes are hand harvested. Vinification Each of the domaine's Muscadets are gravity fed. There are no pumps used in the cellar. Wild yeast fermentation only with no racking. Aging Aged on the lees in underground vats for 10 months. Back to Current Releases