Clos PUY ARNAUD
"Les Acacias"
- 2017
- Côtes de Castillon
With 12 hectares cultivated in biodynamic farming, certified since the 2007 vintage, Clos Puy-Arnaud is one of the great Côtes de Castillon wines that have nothing to envy to neighbouring Saint-Émilion.
"Les Acacias", 100% Cabernet Franc, is a plot-based cuvée exceptionally produced in 2017, matured almost without sulphur to preserve the freshness and crispness of the Cabernet Franc.
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2020-2028
- Potential alcohol :
- 13.5%
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With 12 hectares cultivated in biodynamic farming, certified since the 2007 vintage, Clos Puy-Arnaud is one of the great Côtes de Castillon wines that have nothing to envy to neighbouring Saint-Émilion.
"Les Ormeaux", 75% Merlot, is a fruit wine, smooth and elegant, more quickly accessible than the Grand Vin.« Un jus admirablement orchestré autour d’un corps svelte et tonique, aux tanins légèrement salés : le vin s’ouvre sur une tension saillante qui va durer dans le temps. » Guide Revue du Vin de France (2021)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2026
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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With 12 hectares cultivated in biodynamic farming, certified since the 2007 vintage, Clos Puy-Arnaud is one of the great Côtes de Castillon wines that have nothing to envy to neighbouring Saint-Émilion.
"Les Ormeaux", 75% Merlot, is a fruit wine, smooth and elegant, more quickly accessible than the Grand Vin.« Ici, le cabernet franc (25 % de l’assemblage) rafraîchit à merveille le merlot en déroulant une chair concentrée et constellée d’une myriade de saveurs épicées et de fruits rouges. A boire dans les 5 ans. » La Revue du Vin de France (February 2018)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2025
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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With 12 hectares cultivated in biodynamic farming, certified since the 2007 vintage, Clos Puy-Arnaud is one of the great Côtes de Castillon wines that have nothing to envy to neighbouring Saint-Émilion.
"Grand Vin", the uncompromising cuvée that has made the estate's reputation, authentic, straight and deep, classic, spicy and cut out for keeping.More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
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With 12 hectares cultivated in biodynamic farming, certified since the 2007 vintage, Clos Puy-Arnaud is one of the great Côtes de Castillon wines that have nothing to envy to neighbouring Saint-Émilion.
"Grand Vin", the uncompromising cuvée that has made the estate's reputation, authentic, straight and deep, classic, spicy and cut out for keeping.« On entre dans le bouquet du Clos Puy Arnaud 2016 comme dans un tunnel de sensations particulières : il faut s’arrêter sur la qualité des tanins profonds, sensibles, mûrs. Le toucher de bouche est très velouté, avec une ambiance épicée. » Guide Revue du Vin de France (2021)
Rated 94/100 by Antonio Galloni (Vinous) « The 2016 Clos puy Arnaud is a fabulous wine. Clos Puy Arnaud is one of the classiest wines of the vintage. Don’t miss it. »
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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With 12 hectares cultivated in biodynamic farming, certified since the 2007 vintage, Clos Puy-Arnaud is one of the great Côtes de Castillon wines that have nothing to envy to neighbouring Saint-Émilion.
"Grand Vin", the uncompromising cuvée that has made the estate's reputation, authentic, straight and deep, classic, spicy and cut out for keeping.« Étincelant grâce à la netteté de son fruit et à la sincérité du vin en bouche. C’est généreux, ouvert, tout en étant très élégant. » La Revue du Vin de France (June 2016)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2035