Clau De Nell Grolleau 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clau De Nell
Label Name:
 
Grolleau
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Loire (Anjou)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.07%
Grape(s):
 
Grolleau
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94/100 (2022); Lobenberg 95+/100 (2022); Wine Enthusiast and other critics have scored earlier vintages in the 90–91 range

Tasting Note
Bright ruby red with red cherry, raspberry and small red-fruit aromas, a touch of sweet spice and pepper. Supple, fresh palate with soft tannins and a mouth-watering, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: charcuterie, roasted pigeon, lamb chops, mild pâtés, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheeses. Asian: char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, duck pancakes, pork dumplings, Korean BBQ (samgyeopsal), mildly spiced Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture; native-yeast fermentation and six months ageing in stainless-steel tanks.

Vineyard Info
Clau de Nell, founded by Anne‑Claude Leflaive and Christian Jacques (est. 2006), practices biodynamic farming on old Grolleau vines (70–100 years) in Anjou.