{"product_id":"domaine-de-l-ecu-muscadet-classic-2020","title":"Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Classic 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Classic is made from \u003cspan\u003e100% Melon de Bourgogne\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage claims to be “Classic” purely to set itself apart from the tendancy to promote wines whose aromas have their origin neither in the variety of grape nor in the locality...This Muscadet is developed and vinified to be appreciated young “on the fruit”. It is crystal clear and the color of yellow straw. Lime, grapefruit, white fruits, pear and apple, salty and citrus notes are generously present on the nose. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe mouth is rich, straight, providing a beautiful acid screen; lime and soft notes of the sea provide a good balance and a great freshness in this Muscadet, superb landmarks which stretch to the end....\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGRAPE-VARIETY: Melon de Bourgogne. (Local name of the Muscadet grape)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSURFACE: 4.50 ha (11.12 acres).\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tAGE OF VINES: 30-35 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tCARACTERISTICS OT THE TERRITORY: Loire Valley vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tOrientation of the slopes is WEST and NORTH WEST.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tSoil is Siliceous with a sub-soil of metamorphic rock.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tPRODUCTION: 45 hl\/ha\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tSoil ploughing and soil scraping. Canopy management.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tPRUNING: Simple Guyot.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tVINIFICATION AND REFINING:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tOrganicly farmed since 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBiodynamic – Demeter certified since 1998\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- 100 % hand-picked grapes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Reception of the grape harvest by gravity.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- No use of pumps.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Pneumatic pressing.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- No racking of the must.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Fermentation 100 % natural yeast.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Aged “on the lees” in underground vats\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tcovered with glass tiles during 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis Muscadet would be a good accompaniment to a seafood platter, an oily fish, a white meat or would, of course, be the ideal companion to your aperitif.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecu (Guy Bossard)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949054455855,"sku":"F1EE109057MLS","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/ecu_muscadet_classic_hq_label_440dde8d-8a46-42fd-9c19-729df0db7a1d.jpg?v=1771488573","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/domaine-de-l-ecu-muscadet-classic-2020","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}