Clau De Nell Clau de Nell Cuvee Violette 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clau De Nell
Label Name:
 
Clau de Nell Cuvee Violette
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Anjou, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc (majority), Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 93 points (Cuvée Violette 2016)

Tasting Note
Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, undergrowth, violet and leather. Silky, mid-to-full palate with fresh acidity, spicy notes and elegant yet present tannins; long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, rib‑eye or slow‑cooked pork cheeks, mature cheeses (Époisse); Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu or Korean BBQ short ribs, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic vineyards; hand-harvested, mostly destemmed, ~30 day maceration, fermented spontaneously in used Burgundian barrels and stainless steel; ~12 months on fine lees then further vat ageing.

Vineyard Info
Clau de Nell (Leflaive family ownership since 2008) farms biodynamically (Demeter), with old vines (Cabernet Franc 45–55y, Cabernet Sauvignon up to ~70y) around Ambillou-Château, Anjou.