Clos Puy Arnaud, Cotes de Castillon, 2019
Perched on the limestone plateau just east of Saint-Émilion, Clos Puy Arnaud is proof that great Bordeaux doesn’t 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. There’s ripe plum and black cherry at the core, but what makes it sing is the structure—bright acidity, fine tannins, and a mineral spine from the limestone soils. It’s plush without being heavy, detailed without being flashy.
Drink now with a decant, or hold for 5–8 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.
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Perched on the limestone plateau just east of Saint-Émilion, Clos Puy Arnaud is proof that great Bordeaux doesn’t 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. There’s ripe plum and black cherry at the core, but what makes it sing is the structure—bright acidity, fine tannins, and a mineral spine from the limestone soils. It’s plush without being heavy, detailed without being flashy.
Drink now with a decant, or hold for 5–8 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.
