Clau de Nell Violette 2021
Red
Anjou, France
5.5
WineSaint
Bright red fruit and herbal complexity show promise, but earthy, barnyard notes overwhelm the finish. The blend captures Cabernet Franc's floral character nicely, yet lacks the clean mineral backbone that defines great Loire reds. Medium-bodied with good acidity, but the rustic close prevents this from reaching its potential.
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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.