Clau De Nell Cuvee Violette 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clau De Nell
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Violette
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Anjou, Loire Valley (IGP Val de Loire).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc 65%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 90; Wine Enthusiast 90

Tasting Note
Dusty earth, potpourri, bitter cherry, dried currant and blackcurrant with violet floral lift, forest-floor, subtle leather and spice; silky tannins and a mouth‑watering, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted lamb, steak, braised beef, duck confit, aged cheeses (Époisses, Comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, braised pork belly, mushroom hot pot or umami-rich noodle soups.

Production Method
Demeter-certified biodynamic vines; native fermentations in historic cellars; aged in Burgundian oak and stainless steel (approximately 6–12 months) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Clau de Nell (10 ha) bought by Anne‑Claude Leflaive & Christian Jacques in 2008; Sylvain Potin manages biodynamic farming across old-vine Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.