Clau de Nell Cabernet Franc 2020
Red
Anjou, France
5.8
WineSaint
Red fruit and herbal notes show promise initially, but Brett spoilage quickly takes over. The funky, barnyard character overwhelms any Loire typicity, while a harsh, drying finish confirms the contamination. Already deteriorating and headed downhill.
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Label
Clau de Nell
→Clau de Nell is a small Anjou estate producing precise, understated wines from Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and the rarely celebrated Grolleau, farmed with care on schist and tuffeau soils south of the Loire.