Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts and 30 days of skin soaking. Aged for 14 months in fifth-year Burgundy barrels and foudres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Description
Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, Clau de Nell is a winery with history and soul. Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, this little gem was rescued in 2008 by Anne-Claude Leflaive and her husband, Christian Jacques. Together, they opted for biodynamic viticulture, respectful of the land and the natural rhythm of the vine. Today, under the direction of Sylvain Potin, the winery remains faithful to its philosophy: authentic, lively wines with a clear identity.
Clau de Nell Grolleau is a single varietal that pays homage to the Grolleau grape, a rare and often underestimated variety. But here, in these soils of silty clay and red flint, on a base of calcareous tufa, it reaches its best expression. The vines, between 60 and 90 years old, bear concentrated fruit, with an intensity that only age and meticulous cultivation can offer.
Winemaking
The making of Clau de Nell Grolleau is a ritual. After a manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed before fermenting with indigenous yeasts. For 30 days, the must rests unhurriedly, with gentle macerations that seek to extract the best without forcing the structure. The wine then matures for 14 months on fine lees in 228-litre Burgundian barrels, some with up to seven previous uses, providing balance without overloading it with wood. After a further six months in stainless steel, it is bottled without filtration or fining, respecting its pure essence.
Taste
When Clau de Nell Grolleau is uncorked, a fresh, spicy aroma fills the air. Raspberries, wild blackberries, a hint of wet stone after the rain... It is a wine that evokes the forest after a storm, with that mixture of earth, fruit and clean air.
In the mouth it is a silky caress, with a freshness that makes it vibrant. Its acidity is perfectly balanced, giving it life and a finish that lingers with subtle elegance. Don't expect a heavy, overly structured red; Clau de Nell Grolleau is a light but characterful wine, perfect for those looking for something different and full of personality.
It is the ideal companion for a board of cured cheeses, a roast pigeon or even spicy dishes where its freshness cuts the intensity. But it is also a wine to be enjoyed leisurely, in good company, letting each sip tell its own story.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
