Description

Matris is a mass selection of Chenin (thanks to Thierry Michon & Mark Angeli), grown using biodynamic methods and aged in amphorae at Domaine de l'Ecu. A Chenin of the very highest calibre, aromatic and with a long finish that combines tension, power and minerality. Best enjoyed after a few years’ ageing, paired with fine fish (John Dory, turbot) in a saffron sauce.

Tasting

Matris is a Chenin with a deep wheat-coloured hue. An elegant nose with pronounced mineral notes blending citrus with delicate hints of white flowers, quince, lime blossom, honey and acacia. A supple attack; a very dense, rich, full-bodied and opulent wine. Sleek and complex on the palate, it blends notes of yellow fruit and orchard fruit, balanced by the freshness and acidity of citrus.

In the vineyard, in the cellar

• Grape variety: 100% Chenin. Mass selection (Thanks to Thierry Michon & Mark Angeli)
• Terroir: Orthogneiss subsoil, south-east facing
• Farming: Organic and Biodynamic
  • Certified Organic since 1975
  • Demeter biodynamic certification since 1998
  • Biodyvin biodynamic certification since 2014
• Work: ploughing and scarifying the soil, suckering, debudding, leaf removal.
• Harvest: 100% manual. Grapes received by gravity, no use of pumps.
• Vinification: No SO2. Pneumatic pressing, whole bunches. No settling. Fermentation 100% with indigenous yeasts.
• Ageing: in amphorae for 12 months. Unfiltered, unfined.

What to eat with the Chenin Matris from Domaine de l’Ecu?

• A good AAAAA-grade andouillette, homemade chips
• Tuna rillette with pink peppercorns, coriander and chives.
• Pork cheeks with peanut emulsion.
• Erquy scallops with a shallot reduction.
• Turbot, John Dory, line-caught sea bass
• Sea bream carpaccio, saffron, wild Madagascar pepper and black olive oil.
• Pike quenelles.
• Fish and seafood tagine with mild spices
• Pan-fried sweetbreads, garlic and preserved lemons.
• Brillat Savarin