Clos Puy Arnaud 2023

The typicity of a Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux wine

The estate

"The Cru de Puy Arnaud produces one of the most sought-after wines in the region", this is how this estate was presented in 1898 in the Féret Guide, a reference work since 1868 on Bordeaux wines.

A member of the board of directors of Château Pavie since 1979, Thierry Valette acquired the Clos Puy Arnaud in 2000. Since 2005, the vineyard's Organic (AB) and Biodynamic (Demeter and Biodyvin) management has given rise to Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux wines known for their elegance.

Clos Puy Arnaud oversees a 15-hectare vineyard as well as 3 hectares of tenant farming in the Libournais. While the three main grape varieties grown are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, a mass selection including grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Mancin, Sastets and Sauvignon Blanc is being experimented with.

The vineyard

The Clos Puy Arnaud 2023 is a Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux wine made from vines that are about 30 years old.

Vinification and ageing

Hand harvesting. Gravity-fed whole berries. Pre-fermentation cold maceration under inert gas before natural fermentation at low temperature. The ageing is carried out in barrels (of which 10% are new), jars and concrete vats.

Blend

This Clos Puy Arnaud 2023 is the result of a blend of Merlot (50%), Cabernet Franc (45%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).