Grolleau
Loire Valley, FranceÂ
Like dipping your toe into a tepid, pleasantly murky pond at dusk ~ savoured hesitation before ultimate satisfaction. Clau de Nell is the passion project of the late & great Anne-Claude Leflaive, a Burgundian winemaker who not simply advocated for French biodynamic winegrowers abroad, but rescued a near-bankrupt winery in Anjou (SPOILER ALERT, itâs Clau de Nell!). 60-90 (!) year old zippy grolleau, grown on sandy-clay with sandstone and purple slate (these are well-draining and retain heat, which creates softness in wine), PLUS the fruit was destemmed and gently pressed to continue the supple vibez for eons. Fermented for 20-30 days before spending 18 months in oak barrels to round out edges and fully amalgamate the power of this wild and wonderful grape. Savoury all around, with a deep purple tone, sour cherries, taut red plum, English Breakfast, vegetal crunch, enhanced by a tingly minerality & violet bouquet on fire. Do not hesitate to decant & pour alongside salty and briny snacks.
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Loire Valley, FranceÂ
Like dipping your toe into a tepid, pleasantly murky pond at dusk ~ savoured hesitation before ultimate satisfaction. Clau de Nell is the passion project of the late & great Anne-Claude Leflaive, a Burgundian winemaker who not simply advocated for French biodynamic winegrowers abroad, but rescued a near-bankrupt winery in Anjou (SPOILER ALERT, itâs Clau de Nell!). 60-90 (!) year old zippy grolleau, grown on sandy-clay with sandstone and purple slate (these are well-draining and retain heat, which creates softness in wine), PLUS the fruit was destemmed and gently pressed to continue the supple vibez for eons. Fermented for 20-30 days before spending 18 months in oak barrels to round out edges and fully amalgamate the power of this wild and wonderful grape. Savoury all around, with a deep purple tone, sour cherries, taut red plum, English Breakfast, vegetal crunch, enhanced by a tingly minerality & violet bouquet on fire. Do not hesitate to decant & pour alongside salty and briny snacks.
