Clau De Nell Clau de Nell Cuvee Violette 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clau De Nell
Label Name:
 
Clau de Nell Cuvee Violette
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Anjou, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93 pts (2016 Violette); Wine Spectator 91 pts; Falstaff 93 pts

Tasting Note
Bright blackcurrant and violet aromatics with cedar, black pepper and mineral notes. Silky, concentrated palate with juicy dark fruit, balanced acidity, fine crunchy tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled red meats (lamb, ribeye), duck confit, aged cheeses (Époisses); Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu/roast pork, Korean BBQ, rich Szechuan beef or spiced lamb curries.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; native-yeast fermentation in historic cellar. For 2016 aged ~18 months in oak barrels then ~6 months in vat; bottled April 2017.

Vineyard Info
Clau de Nell (Anne‑Claude Leflaive’s estate) farms older Cabernet vines on tuffeau limestone; Demeter-certified biodynamic practices and low yields from 45–65 year old vines.