Clos PUY ARNAUD
Grand Vin
- 2019
- 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.
Uncompromising, the great wine that has made the estate's reputation is an authentic cuvée, straightforward, deep and made for laying down.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2022): 93/100 “Since its purchase in 2000 and conversion to biodynamic agriculture, Thierry Valette's cru has produced one of the most interesting Merlot-dominated reds on the Right Bank. 2019 is a model of depth and savory elegance.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 94/100 "The 2019 Clos Puy Arnaud is fabulous, just as it was in barrel. Plush and beautifully layered, with soft contours and silky tannins. Dark fruit, mocha, cloves, licorice, violets and spice all build as this flamboyant Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux opens with a bit of air. In a word: superb".
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2035
- Organic certification :
- 2009
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.
Uncompromising, the great wine that has made the estate's reputation is an authentic cuvée, straightforward, deep and made for laying down.The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Clos Puy Arnaud is a dense, extroverted wine. Inky dark fruit, licorice, menthol and cloves are all amplified. Usually ClosPuy Arnaud is more refined, but in 2022, the vintage dominates and speaks loudly. Even so, this is a compelling offering. I look forward to tasting it with bottle age."
J.M Quarin (February 2025): 90/100 "Dark, intense, young colour. Very aromatic nose, with very ripe fruit and truffles. Delicate on the palate, savoury in the middle, with a soft body, the wine finishes sappy and long with a finely chalky tannicity."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
- Organic certification:
- 2009
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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.
Uncompromising, the great wine that has made the estate's reputation is an authentic cuvée, straightforward, deep and made for laying down.The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “An immediate charm emanates from this wine. This year's low concentration favors an insistent mineral expression, a distinctive feature of this floral, nuanced and energetic wine. A strong, contemporary personality."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Organic certification:
- 2009
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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.
Uncompromising, the great wine that has made the estate's reputation is an authentic cuvée, straightforward, deep and made for laying down.The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024) : 94/100 Coup de ♥ “Outstanding concentration of fruit, a relief of invigorating flavors.”
Vinous (Antonio Galloni - December 2022): 95/100 “Clos Puy Arnaud 2020 is one of the great wines of this vintage. Notes of inky red fruit, blood orange, spice and mocha follow one another on the palate. Silky tannins envelop the rich, inviting finish. The saline energy and precision of this wine are simply unreal. This is a wine of extraordinary character and personality.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Organic certification:
- 2009