{"product_id":"clau-de-nell-cuvee-violette-anjou-loire-france-2021","title":"Clau de Nell \"Cuvée Violette\" Anjou, Loire, France, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA young estate founded in the early 2000s rearing to produce biodynamic wines out of the village of Ambillou-Château, in Maine et Loire, between Angers and Saumur, ended up catching the eye of Anne-Claude Leflaive and her husband Christian Jacques of the famed Domaine Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet. This duo from Burgundy was eager to help another Domaine that equaled their passion for biodynamic winemaking and desire to make great wines. In a turn of events, the original owner facing difficulties had to sell the Domaine, which Leflaive purchased in 2008. Leflaive appointed a new manager, and the daughter of Anne-Calude and Christian even joined. This new team began planting a few more vineyards in the area with mainly Chenin Blanc. However, the real beauty of this estate is the old Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon Vines that had been planted 60-70 years ago on beautiful clay, flint, and tuffeau stone soils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural and organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSylvain Potin (connected to Domaine Leflaive) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoire, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon, by its generosity will bring us a spicy side, with touches of liquorice, as well as a fruity side (cherry, prunes, blackcurrant and blackberry…) A variety with a robust and powerful character that will unite with Cabernet Franc to gain freshness and liveliness. A complex, smooth wine with elegant tannins. Notes of undergrowth, leather and cooked fruit reveal themselves over time… Good aging potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with nice red meat, sea salt and new potatoes, lamb stew with potatoes and vegetables. For lovers of red wine and cheese, there’s nothing like an époisse!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 16°C, do not hesitate to decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEnchanting nose with red berries, fresh violets, dried chili and raw cocoa at first followed by dried flowers, sandalwood and crushed peppercorns. Medium to full bodied with finely grained tannins. Charming with balance, precision and elegance yet it does not lack any intensity. It’s dense at the center with a core of wild berries, herbs and spices developing through the mid-palate. Spicy and vibrant with a transparent character. It’s velvety and restrained with a long developing finish. Cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis herbal Cabernet Franc (55%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (45%) blend craves your full-flavored dishes. The wine has a savory nose of rhubarb, marjoram, dried field grass, red plum and mushroom. On the palate the wine has flavors of damp earth, black olive and black cherry. This is a bottle you open and savor over an evening, not just during a first course.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA polished and vibrant red, with a harmonious feel to its flavors of red currant and earth, flecked with a black pepper note and a pleasing vegetal streak. An elegant robe of gentle oak is nicely integrated, while sculpted tannins guide the finish. Shows impressive freshness, with a graphite mineral core. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028. 500 cases made, 108 cases imported.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56616939422001,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/ClaudeNell_CuveeViolette_Anjou_Loire_France_2021.jpg?v=1791152941","url":"https:\/\/merchantofwine.com\/products\/clau-de-nell-cuvee-violette-anjou-loire-france-2021","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}