Clau De Nell Grolleau Magnum, 2016 Sparkling it is developing a little

it is developing a little more spice

This wine is aged 18 months for 1/3 in wooden vats and 2/3 in new barrels as well as one-year barrels and 'demi-muids' (large barrels)

The name seems to reference a rocky terroir - perhaps reflecting the gravelly component of this clay-dominant vineyard

and it wisely reins everything in on the finish that is more classic in style and in keeping with the vintage

This Coteaux du Layon Faye d'Anjou comes from vines averaging 40 years old

Clau De Nell Grolleau Magnum, 2016 Sparkling it is developing a littleGrolleau comes from low yielding vines and has a crisp, aromatic character with attractive notes of blackberry and a hint of black pepper.