Clau de Nell

Grolleau

100% Grolleau: a red grape variety indigenous to the Loire region. Planted 70-90 years ago in silty clay with grit and red flint of tufa, and fermented naturally in the Domaines historic cellars in Anjou.

Vintage Factsheets

2022 2021 2020

Demeter certified 100% Biodynamic. The 70-90 year old vines are Gobelet pruned, for low yields. Covering the vine stock with soil in autumn, plowing-down in spring, tilling and allowing natural grass to grow between the rows; biodynamic practices include infusions and plant decoctions applied to the vineyards according to the lunar calendar.

Region: Loire Valley

Appellation: Loire

Sub-Appellation: AOP Anjou

Varietal Composition: Grolleau

Aging: Upon arrival to the cellar the grapes are destemmed and transferred to vats for a natural fermentation with a 20-day maceration without extraction. Gentle cap punching and limited pumping over follow. A slow and gentle pressing in a pneumatic press after fermentation with 12 months aging on the fine lees in Burgundy casks used 5-7 times, followed by 6 months in stainless steel vats before bottling.

Alcohol: 12.07%

The wine has a ruby color with great brilliance. Notes of small red fruits, cherry, sweet spices and a slight peppery note. The palate is very supple; fresh and smooth with soft tannins and a mouth-watering finish.