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Clau de Nell
Anjou · Loire · France
Sylvain Potin has managed the Clau de Nell Estate since 2009. Situated in Ambillou-Château in the Loire Valley, the estate spans over eight hectares and has been cultivated biodynamically since 2000. Anne-Claude Leflaive took over in 2008, and Sylvain was hired shortly thereafter following a brief walk through the vineyards. Originally from the Angers area, Sylvain brings a wealth of experience to the world of wine. He has worked as a sommelier at prestigious restaurants, marketed wines, and finally found his calling as a winemaker, gaining extensive knowledge of biodynamics in both Chile and France.
“Anne-Claude Leflaive, an iconic figure in Burgundy and a passionate advocate for biodynamics at Domaine Leflaive, passed away in 2015.”
Her husband, Christian Jacques, now upholds her philosophy at Clau de Nell, overseeing the estate and its team. He is joined by their daughter Claire, who handles sales and marketing, following in her mother's footsteps with enthusiasm and dedication.
