Winery Clau de NellCuvée Violette (Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon)
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Cabernet-Sauvignon.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée Violette (Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon) of Winery Clau de Nell in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Violette (Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon)
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Violette (Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon)
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Violette (Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon)
The Cuvée Violette (Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon) of Winery Clau de Nell matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, saddle of lamb stuffed with chicken breast and basil or roast pork orloff.
Details and technical informations about Winery Clau de Nell's Cuvée Violette (Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon).
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Violette (Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon) from Winery Clau de Nell are 2015, 2016, 2011, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Clau de Nell
The Winery Clau de Nell is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Anjou
Loire mosaic between schist (black Anjou) and tuffeau (white Anjou): signature Chenin as the white king (≥80%) — dry to sweet with notes of citrus, apple, pear, quince, mirabelle, honey and a mineral touch, racy natural acidity and great ageing on the best. Cabernet Franc in fruity, supple reds (strawberry, cherry, raspberry, violet) and in indulgent off-dry rosés. Grolleau and Pineau d'Aunis as support. AOC of Maine-et-Loire, mild oceanic climate, moderate yields.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Pruine
A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.
