Anne Claude Leflaive
Clau de Nell Anjou Grolleau
Vintage 2016 | beautiful perfumed bouquet from frivolous Grolleau | paired with meat pie
Vintage 2016 | beautiful perfumed bouquet from frivolous Grolleau | paired with meat pie
Oct 3rd, 2021Leflaive x Grolleau. Super interesting. Unlike any Grolleau I've ever had. Not grape-ey or beaujolais-like, but firm, tannic, and (most likely) age-worthy. It's probably not worth $50 retail but is the best and most shining example of its kind. #decantthis #leflaive
Leflaive x Grolleau. Super interesting. Unlike any Grolleau I've ever had. Not grape-ey or beaujolais-like, but firm, tannic, and (most likely) age-worthy. It's probably not worth $50 retail but is the best and most shining example of its kind. #decantthis #leflaive
2 people found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2015Anne Claude Leflaive’s Loire project. Wasn’t sure what to expect but this Grolleau had a lot more structure and grippy tannins than I would have expected and I should have given it plenty of air before drinking. Dark fruit with a bit of spice on the finish. Built for the long haul which I would not have expected.
Anne Claude Leflaive’s Loire project. Wasn’t sure what to expect but this Grolleau had a lot more structure and grippy tannins than I would have expected and I should have given it plenty of air before drinking. Dark fruit with a bit of spice on the finish. Built for the long haul which I would not have expected.
1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2019Dusty earth, gravel, green pepper on the nose.
Dark saline fruit on the palate with notes of peat and leather.
Dusty earth, gravel, green pepper on the nose.
Dark saline fruit on the palate with notes of peat and leather.
My first Grolleau, I think. Hearty, rustic, balanced and persistent. Excellent stuff. No surprise given the producer.
My first Grolleau, I think. Hearty, rustic, balanced and persistent. Excellent stuff. No surprise given the producer.
1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2016Biodynamic Loire project of Anne-Claude Leflaive since 2008. Nice structure, evolved, a bit tannic. 60 to 90 year old vines. Serious Grolleau! But why is the name of Leflaive already used on the label of this 2005 wine?
Biodynamic Loire project of Anne-Claude Leflaive since 2008. Nice structure, evolved, a bit tannic. 60 to 90 year old vines. Serious Grolleau! But why is the name of Leflaive already used on the label of this 2005 wine?
1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2015First experience w/ varietal grolleau. Interesting at least.
First experience w/ varietal grolleau. Interesting at least.
Jan 22nd, 2017