Clos PUY ARNAUD
Grand Vin
- 2016
- 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.
"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. »
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2020-2035
- Potential alcohol :
- 14%
From the same producer
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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.
"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.More- 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.
"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 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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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.Rated 93/100 by La Revue du Vin de France « Depuis son rachat en 2000 et sa conversion en agriculture biodynamique, le cru de Thierry Valette produit l'un des rouges à dominante de merlot les plus intéressants de la Rive droite. 2019 est un modèle de profondeur et d'élégance savoureuse.» (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035