Clau De Nell Cabernet Franc Anjou 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clau De Nell
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Franc Anjou
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Anjou, Loire Valley
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
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93 pts; Wine & Spirits 92 pts; widely reviewed by major merchants and critics

Tasting Note
Bright garnet; aromas of black cherry, violet, graphite and pepper. Medium-bodied with concentrated red/black fruit, mineral acidity, ripe crunchy tannins and a long, spicy, floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, lamb stew, pork tenderloin, mushroom ragù. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), grilled shiitake with soy, hearty mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed; native-yeast fermentation with ~30 days maceration; aged in older French oak barrels (12–18 months); bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Clau de Nell is a biodynamic Anjou estate (10 ha) revived by Anne‑Claude Leflaive and Christian Jacques in 2008; vineyards of 35–60 year vines on silty-clay/tuffeau soils.