Loire Valley
Grolleau - 2018 - Sylvain Potin
Clau de Nell
A few words from the Estate: "A blend of red fruit aromas, lively and full of freshness. Notes of red cherries, raspberries, strawberries, fresh and crunchy, enhanced by a spicy and floral touch. A delicate structure emerges in the mid-palate with a long and precise finish."
- Size
- 75 cl
- Original features
- Low-sulfite
- Appellation
- Val de Loire IGP
- Degree of alcohol
- 12 %
- To drink from
- 2024 to 2028
- rock’n’roll
100% Grolleau, from century-old biodynamic vines, planted on a clay-loam terroir. Harvested by hand using crates, with careful sorting, and yields of 25 hl/ha. Vinification: 100% destemmed grapes macerate for about 20 days, without excessive extraction, then are gently pressed in a pneumatic press. Matured 14 months on fine lees, 30% in 228-l barrels that have seen several wines, and 70% in steel vats, followed by blending and 6 months in stainless steel vats. Bottled at the estate according to the biodynamic calendar, without fining or filtration.
Sylvain Potin
Sylvain Potin has been the onsite manager of Clau de Nell Estate since 2009, located in Ambillou-Château, Loire Valley, over eight hectares, grown biodynamically since 2000, and taken over by Anne-Claude Leflaive in 2008. Sylvain was hired by Anne-Claude within a few minutes after a walk in the vineyards. Originally from the Angers area, he has extensive experience in the world of wine, from...
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