The Story
Perched on the limestone plateau just east of Saint-Ămilion, Clos Puy Arnaud is proof that great Bordeaux doesnât need a famous appellation. Alain Moueix farms organically and biodynamically, works with minimal sulfur, and crafts wines that are more about energy and elegance than oak and extraction.
The 2019 vintage is Merlot-led, with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon adding lift and edge. Thereâs ripe plum and black cherry at the core, but what makes it sing is the structureâbright acidity, fine tannins, and a mineral spine from the limestone soils. Itâs plush without being heavy, detailed without being flashy.
Drink now with a decant, or hold for 5â8 years. A perfect pick for Right Bank fans looking for freshness over fat, or anyone who wants Bordeaux character with a modern, organic soul. Clos Puy Arnaud is one of the great under-the-radar estates of the region.
Description
Perched on the limestone plateau just east of Saint-Ămilion, Clos Puy Arnaud is proof that great Bordeaux doesnât need a famous appellation. Alain Moueix farms organically and biodynamically, works with minimal sulfur, and crafts wines that are more about energy and elegance than oak and extraction.
The 2019 vintage is Merlot-led, with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon adding lift and edge. Thereâs ripe plum and black cherry at the core, but what makes it sing is the structureâbright acidity, fine tannins, and a mineral spine from the limestone soils. Itâs plush without being heavy, detailed without being flashy.
Drink now with a decant, or hold for 5â8 years. A perfect pick for Right Bank fans looking for freshness over fat, or anyone who wants Bordeaux character with a modern, organic soul. Clos Puy Arnaud is one of the great under-the-radar estates of the region.
