Clau De Nell Cuvee Violette 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clau De Nell
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Violette
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Anjou, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc (dominant), Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 90

Tasting Note
Perfumed violets over red and black berries, blackcurrant and cherry, with earthy herb, balsamic spice and subtle leather. Medium–full, silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, duck breast, hearty stews, aged Gouda or Époisses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, teriyaki or soy-glazed beef, Sichuan-style dishes, grilled mackerel with soy/ginger.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture (Demeter); hand-harvested, ~30-day maceration, spontaneous/native fermentation in 228L Burgundy barrels, ~12 months oak aging with stainless-steel finishing; minimal-intervention winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Clau de Nell (owned by the Leflaive family since 2008) farms old-vine Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon biodynamically in Anjou, focusing on low yields and traditional cellar practices.