Clau de Nell | Loire | Violette AOC | 2019 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Clau de Nell Violette AOC 2019 (bio)

Wine Information

Christoph Raffelt 7.12.20: Violette is a 2017 cuvée of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 70% Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet Franc vines are 45 to 55 years old, the Cabernet Sauvignon vines 70 years old. The vines are planted in loamy-silty soil on sandstone and in red flint on tuffeau (limestone). The yield is 35 to 40 hl/ha. The grapes were harvested by hand in 12-kilo crates. They were mostly destemmed and fermented over 30 days with only occasional pumping over. The wine then aged for 12 months on the fine lees in Burgundian pièces aged five to seven years. The cuvée then matured for a further six months in individual barrels.

Colour

Dense purple, violet reflections

Nose

Seductive and mystical at the same time. Undergrowth, licorice, and juniper provide substantial ethereal and spicy notes. The Cabernet Sauvignon lets the cuvée drift in a completely different direction compared to the single-varietal Cabernet Franc. Blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, and elderberry are clearly recognizable. Dark chocolate, anise, leather, and black pepper provide a strong sparring partner for the fruit. Grainy notes in the form of rye sourdough and bread crust provide a substantial platform. It is subtly reminiscent of condensed milk and sweet cream butter in the very best sense. The Loire leaves characteristic animal notes in the red wines. This is also the case in the 2019 Violette, which has a restrained but present note of warm leather and horse saddle on the nose.

Palate

It appears as if wrapped in silk. Cool, elegant, and full of finesse. The fruit jumps right into your face. The berry notes on the nose are similarly evident. Not banal, but challenging. Acidity, astringency, and tannin are prominent. It appears very fleshy and positively rustic. A soapy note allows for a brief excursion into floristry. Lavender and violets spread throughout. The finish then reveals itself considerably more subdued. The aromas now appear harmonious and in perfect balance. Full of elegance and style. It should also be noted that it is already flattering at a very young stage. At the same time, it has very good aging potential. It will be exciting to watch how it develops.

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