Clau De Nell Cabernet Franc 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clau De Nell
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Franc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Anjou, Loire
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine. com Editors' Choice

Tasting Note
Bright red and dark berry fruits with black cherry, blackberry, pepper and dried herb notes; cool mineral core, silky firm tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, pork chops, charcuterie, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, grilled mackerel with paprika-walnut pesto.

Production Method
Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested, native-yeast fermentation with ~30-day maceration; aged 6–12 months in 228L Burgundy barrels in troglodyte cellars.

Vineyard Info
Clau de Nell (Anjou) run under the legacy of Anne‑Claude Leflaive; managed by Sylvain Potin. Small estate focused on biodynamic farming and low-intervention, terroir-driven wines.