Ecume 2023 is a natural wine crafted by Sextant, in the Burgundy region in France. This sparkling wine is made with 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Aligoté grapes, where the Aligoté is sourced from Domaine du Moulin de Foulot (Fanny and Damien Gressard) in Saint-Gengoux Le National of the Côte Chalonnaise, whilst the Gamay comes from Bérangère and Antoine Miguel which is a slow-ripening plot on granite soil.
How does Ecume by Sextant taste?
As a taste profile, this vintage of sparkling wine Ecume by Sextant's Julien Altaber and partner Carole Schwab features bright notes of Yuzu, zellow pears and vanilla essence. With softer bubles than expect, this drinks more similar to an elegant Cremant than a pet nat. Acidity is not too high either, yet enough to keep it lively. Quite different, quite fun and unusual to see both a cork AND a bottle cap!
Vinificaton of Sextant's Ecume
Direct pressing, Alcoholic Fermentation in fiberglass tanks. The end of this fermentation is cold-blocked. Several rackings are carried out before bottling. Two months after harvest, the bottles are kept at ≈ 20°C for 3 weeks to encourage the resumption of AF. Aged on stacks for 4 to 6 months. Not disgorged. No Added sulphites.
Who is Sextant in Burgundy?
Juilien Atlaber started working for Domain Derain, as legend Dominque Derain's right hand man. The two formed a strong friendship, and over the years Julien started to release his own Negoce wines under the name Sextant. Dominque Derain decided to retire, and Julien Altaber now runs the domaine with his wife and partner Carole Schwab. They run both Sextant and Domaine Derain from the same cellar in Saint-Aubin.
