{"product_id":"anjou-grolleau-clau-de-nell-2018","title":"Anjou Grolleau Clau de Nell 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe French Domaine Clau de Nell presents the Anjou Grolleau, a \u003cstrong\u003efresh and light red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e of exceptional finesse. The wines obtained from the native Grolleau grape are characterized, in fact, by their light body and high acidity, attributes that lend themselves to being vinified as rosé, a type that made it famous during the second half of the '900. The grape then experienced a significant decline due to the low esteem of many critics towards it, but it is now gradually returning to the limelight thanks to realities like Clau de Nell that aim to enhance it. The name of this variety derives from the French term “\u003cem\u003egrolle\u003c\/em\u003e”, which means “crow”, referring to the particularly black color of the berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClau de Nell Anjou Grolleau constitutes a pure expression of the namesake black grape variety. The vineyards are between 60 and 90 years old and are planted on clay-siliceous soils rich in gravel, red flint, and limestone. The agronomic management follows the principles of certified biodynamic agriculture and adheres to the lunar calendar.lunar. The yields per hectare are kept very low in order to concentrate as much as possible the phenolic and aromatic compounds contained in the grapes. After manual harvesting and careful sorting, the bunches are destemmed and crushed, with alcoholic fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts and accompanied by 20 days of gentle maceration on the skins. After racking and gentle pressing, the mass spends between 12 and 18 months in \u003cstrong\u003eold French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e of the fifth passage. Finally, the wine is bottled without prior filtration or clarification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grolleau Anjou by Clau de Nell has a ruby red color with violet reflections. On the nose, it is rich and fragrant, with notes of red fruit combined with floral and spicy hints. \u003cstrong\u003eDistinctively fresh and delicately tannic\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palate, with a fine, smooth, and harmonious progression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clau de Nell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57014359622016,"sku":"18V98629","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1860\/5335\/files\/anjou-grolleau-clau-de-nell-201820251114103307_badb68dd-e3c2-49ac-b236-3af6ab014bdd.png?v=1765400041","url":"https:\/\/checkout-ca.callmewine.com\/products\/anjou-grolleau-clau-de-nell-2018","provider":"Callmewine UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}