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Guy Bossard Domaine De l'Ecu Muscadet Gneiss 2015

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Winery: Ecu (Guy Bossard)

Guy Bossard Domaine De l'Ecu Muscadet Gneiss is 100% Melon de Bourgogne sourced from a 4 hectare vineyard.
Sub-soil: gneiss
Yield: 45-50 hl/haSoil ploughing and soil scraping. Canopy management.
PRUNING: Simple Guyot.
Orientation of slopes is NORTH WEST. Light soil. Sub-soil: Gneiss.
Production: 555 cases
It is crystal clear and white gold in color with reflections of green. The nose is opulent, rich in white fruits, notes of pear and of the sea. We also notice citrus, hazelnut and mineral notes. The mouth is soft, dense and expressive. The wine is fruity, juicy and intense. A good mouthfeel wth a remarkable balance held by a beautiful vivacity, with aromas of salt, mineral and finally citrus fruits. Invited to the most prestigious tables, this Muscadet will enhance the flavor of fish in sauce or white meat.

rganically farmed since 1975. Biodynamic – Demeter certified since 1998. 100 % hand-picked grapes Reception of the grape harvest by gravity, no use of pumps. Pneumatic gentle press No racking of the must Fermentation: 100 % natural yeast • Temperature control: 15 °- 17 °. Aged "ON THE LEES" in underground vats

A perfect match to the following dishes: 
Mussel soup with coriander and orange zest
Savoury tart, duo of "andouille" and monkfish.
Skate with capers and a "beurre noisette".
Eels and frogs legs "à la provençale".
Pike, Perch with a "beurre blanc".
Tuna and courgette Lasagne
Cheeses: Fresh Goats Cheese, Curé Nantais

Review:

"Fresh apple with tangy skin and subtly piquant seed inflections is seemingly suffused with crushed stone. The feel is polished and the finish retains satisfying juiciness and stony grip. Niger had to intervene in tank with sulfur after this started into malolactic. It nonetheless showed well in late July 2016 and was, like the other l’Ecu “geological” bottlings, slated for September 2016 bottling. But I have not yet been able to connect with the finished wine in the US. At this point, I prefer to be conservative with my prognosis of ageability. - David Schildknecht”
- Vinous (May 2017), 88-89+ pts



Country: France
Region: Loire
Winery: Ecu (Guy Bossard)
Grape Type: Melon de Bourgogne
Vintage: 2015
Bottle Size: 750ml
Organic: NO

The Domaine de l'Ecu Guy Bossard Estate

The domaine is located in the hamlet of Le Landreau in Sevre et Maine, Muscadet's best region of production. The family has been producing wine there for 5 generations, but current owner Guy Bossard defies the prevailing view that organic producers can't make great wine. The estate became organic in 1975, and biodynamic in 1986. Guy Bossard makes his own compost using algae, forest brush and basalt. He produces 3 different cuvees, each masterfully crafted to highlight the expression of the specific soil types.

The Hermine d'Or designation is given to specially selected Cuvees of Muscadet, (tasted blind) that score highly. Hermine d'Or wines are picked for:

1. Typicity - Trueness to type (no oak here).

2. Ageability - The ability to improve in the bottle.

3. Minerality - Classic feature of wines of this region.

This insignia, Hermine d'Or, is as near a guarantee of quality as can be found in the region.

Matt Kramer, the Wine Spectator - My Wines of the Year -

"Ah, my beloved Muscadet always pops up on this list, as I like to buy'em and age'em for upward of a decade. Guy Bossard, the owner-winemaker of Domaine de l'Ecu, is obsessed with Muscadet. His vines and winemaking are fully biodynamic. If Burgundy's Domaine Leroy made Muscadet, it would be Domaine de l'Ecu. In the classic 2002 vintage, Bossard offered multiple bottlings based on soil types. His Expression de Granit is all about intense minerality; Expression d'Orthogneiss is spicier, richer and denser. Both need 10 years of age. The prices are absurdly low."

"The gifted, highly regarded Guy Bossard produces serious Muscadets, built to age; fully biodynamic since 1986." - Anthony Dias Blue's pocket guide to wine 2006

The Domaine de l'Ecu Guy Bossard Vineyard

Guy Bossard farms 17 hectares (42 acres) entirely using biodynamic methods. The average age of the vines is 45 years.

The wines are fermented "sur lie", on the yeast, to prevent oxidation and impart full flavor and a slight spritz to the finished product.

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