Clos Puy Arnaud 2021

A structured and rich Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux wine

The estate

"Puy Arnaud's cru produces one of the most sought-after wines in the region", as described in the Guide Féret book, a reference regarding Bordeaux wines since 1868.

A member of the board of Château Pavie since 1979, Thierry Valette acquired Clos Puy Arnaud in 2000. Since 2005, the vineyard has been managed using organic (AB) and biodynamic (Demeter and Biodyvin) practices, and thus results in fine Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux wines that are renowned for their elegance.

Clos Puy Arnaud watches over a 15-hectare vineyard along with 3 hectares in the Libourne region. While the three main grape varieties are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, a massal selection including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Mancin, Sastets and Sauvignon Blanc is being worked on.

The vineyard

Clos Puy Arnaud 2021 is a Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux wine made from vines that are around 30 years old.

Vinification and ageing

Gravity-fed vatting of the whole grapes in wooden and concrete vats. Cold pre-fermentation maceration under inert gas before natural fermentation at low temperature. The wine is aged for 12 months in barrels (10% of which are new), demi-muids and jars. Followed by blending for 5 months in unlined concrete tanks.

The blend

Cabernet Franc (50%)

Merlot (45%)

Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)

Clos Puy Arnaud 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Due to an extreme climate, this wine comprises an unusual blend compared to the last vintages and showcases its seductively noble and fresh tannins along with a promising ageing potential.