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Clau de Nell
Cuvée Violette, Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon, Anjou AOC – 2014
Wine Spectator
90 points
“Dark and grippy in feel, with smoldering tobacco and bay leaf notes along with worn leather and humus accents, all mixed with a core of dark cherry and black currant fruit. Fresh acidity drives the finish, providing lift and cut.”
Clau de Nell
Cabernet Franc, Anjou AOC – 2014
Wine Spectator
90 points
"A gutsy style, with a bolt of smoldering tobacco leading the way, followed by a mix of dark cherry and currant fruit, bay leaf, tapenade and humus notes. Fresh acidity drives the finish, and this should mellow nicely with some modest cellaring."
Clau de Nell
Chenin Blanc, Les Fontenelles, Val de Loire IGP – 2014
Wine Spectator
90 points
"Ripe and detailed, with a core of yellow apple, quince and melon flavors, inlaid with racy white ginger, honeysuckle and verbana notes. The lightly toasted finish lets the fruit and cut play out."
Clau de Nell
Cabernet Franc, Anjou AOC – 2014
The Wine Advocate
91 points
“… perfectly balanced bouquet of dark ripe fruits, graphite, herbal and floral aromas … balanced and velvety textured ... aftertaste is lovely aromatic in its fruit, floral and mineral aromas. A gorgeous wine of great purity, finesse and elegance.”
Clau de Nell
Cuvée Violette, Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon, Anjou AOC – 2013
Wine & Spirits
90 points, Year's Best Loire Valley
"… this has a cool, foresty feel in the 2013 vintage. It ripened to figgy richness and plummy sweetness without losing its bright edge of acidity. Healthy and fresh, this should develop complexity as it ages."
Clau de Nell
Grolleau, Vin de Pays du Val de Loire – 2013
Wine & Spirits
90 points, Year's Best Loire Valley
“… a wine with racy red fruit and lavender notes. It’s rustic and rich.”
Clau de Nell
Cabernet Franc, Anjou AOC – 2013
The Tasting Panel
90 points
"From the Loire estate of the late Anne-Claude Leflaive, who passed away in April at age 59; silky and juicy with bright, lively raspberry and spice. Biodynamic.”
Clau de Nell
Grolleau, Vin de Pays du Val de Loire – 2011
Wine & Spirits
91 points, Year's Best Loire
“…half the lot [aged] in old Burgundy casks, the other half in vat…its silken tannins carrying depths of juicy black currant flavor. The structure provides a little bitterness to balance the fruit, along with a note of pipe tobacco.”
Clau de Nell
Cuvée Violette, Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon, Anjou AOC – 2012
Wine Spectator
90 points
"Dark Cherry and bitter plum notes are laced with bay leaf and dark olive hints. Stays fresh and pure through the finish, with an iron note holding everything together. Impressive for the vintage."
Clau de Nell
Cuvée Violette, Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon, Anjou AOC – 2012
Wine Spectator
90 points
"Dark cherry and bitter plum notes are laced with bay leaf and dark olive hints. Stays fresh and pure through the finish, with a nice iron note holding everything together. Impressive effort for the vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc."
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