2020 Domaine de l'Ecu "Ensemble" Muscadet

Region: Loire Valley < France Grapes: Melon Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified organic and certified biodynamic; No fining, filtering or sulfur added; zero-zero; 12% ABV Winemaker: Frederik (Fred) Niger Domaine de l’Ecu has attained almost legendary status in the Loire for its influence on the region’s Muscadet. The estate was among the early adopters of organic viticulture, long before it became trendy; l’Ecu’s vineyards have been certified organic for over 40 years and certified biodynamic for over 20 years! In recent years, the domaine changed hands, as highly respected owner and natural viticulturist Guy Bossard had no heirs interested in taking over the property. L’Ecu is now run by Fred Niger, who is very hands-on in his commitment to maintaining the estate’s greatness, while Bossard is still around as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition. The two men share a passion bordering on fanaticism when it comes to meticulous work in the vineyards, always keeping their respect for