Clau de NellGrolleau IGP du Val de Loire 2016

Product code: 4977
£30.10 inc VAT
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France
Red Wine from
Loire, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Anjou-Saumur
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Clau de Nell
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Sylvain Potin
Grape
Grape: Grolleau
Grape: 100% Grolleau
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Anjou-Saumur
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Clau de Nell
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Sylvain Potin
Grape
Grape: Grolleau
Grape: 100% Grolleau

Product Notes

Clau de Nell Grolleau is a unique and refined wine that originates from the Loire Valley in France. This wine is made using the Grolleau grape which is known for producing light-bodied, fruity wines with a slight earthiness. The grapes are hand-picked and subject to an organic winemaking process, which results in a beautiful and complex wine. With a bright ruby color, Clau de Nell Grolleau delivers a unique bouquet of blackcurrant, raspberry, and violet aromas that are followed by a palate of fresh fruit, hints of spice, and a subtle tannic structure. This wine pairs well with meat-based dishes and is an excellent choice for special occasions and gatherings.

Tasting Notes

The Grolleau is crisp and aromatic with blueberry and blackberry aromas, along with a floral complexity. It has a bright acidity with a lingering attractive peppery spice on the finish.

About the Winery

Clau de Nell

The Clau de Nell wine estate is a rich and authentic French brand that is known for the history attached to it. Anne-Claude Leflaive, her husband Christian Jacques and soil microbiologists, Claude and Lydia Bourguignon, set up a company called CLAC in 2006. Their company aimed to ensure that the French biodynamic winegrowers earned a name for themselves in the international arena. 

In 2006, Claude and Christian met the Clau de Nell estate owners, located in the Ambillou Chateau region in the prestigious Loire region of France. The clay, flint and tufa soils of this region have vines that have an average age of 60 years. Here, 8 hectares were planted with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grolleau vines. The couple came to help the estate in 2008 when the owners of the place were left with no option but to file for bankruptcy. 

Slowly, but steadily, Claude and Christian changed the fortunes of this estate. In the next few years, the estate witnessed the planting of Chenin and Grolleau vines totaling 3.5 hectares.  The Loire Valley, one of the premium wine-producing regions, is the 3rd biggest in the country. The entire vineyard of the region stretches for 1000km, and the area stretches from the Atlantique Coast to Auvergne.

The Clau de Nell estate is located exactly between Angers and Saumur. The highest altitude of the vineyard is 101m above sea level. Out of the entire area, Chenin varietals are planted on 4.5 hectares, Grolleau on 2 hectares, Cabernet Franc on 4.5 hectares and Cabernet Sauvignon on 1 hectare. Some wines of this region are:

IGP Grolleau – This is a juicy and intense red wine, which is full of freshness.

AOC Cabernet Franc – Known to be an elegant wine, this one is known for its balanced character.

AOC Violette – Made from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is complex and slightly spicy.

IGP Chenin – This is a promising wine, known for its fresh fruity and floral scents.

https://claudenell.fr

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