Description

Clos Puy Arnaud's Grand Vin is a deeply expressive and singular Castillon red, offering complex aromas of cedar, petrichor, and black plums. With a medium-full body, its earthy, stony character highlights the terroir over fruit, making it a serious, contemplative wine. Decanting brings out its full potential for current enjoyment, while careful cellaring will reward patience over the next decade. It pairs beautifully with robust dishes and mature cheeses.

This biodynamic gem is crafted under the skillful hand of Thierry Valette, whose organic and ancestral practices honour the unique terroir of the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux. With a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is naturally fermented and aged in a thoughtful mix of wood, cement, and amphoras. The estate’s limestone soils and old vines yield a wine that is both fresh and mineral-driven, offering an authentic reflection of its environment.

Clos Puy Arnaud Castillon - Cotes de Bordeaux 2019

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Aromas + Flavours

Cedar

Black Plum

Earth

Pairing Suggestions

Roast Game

Root Vegetables

Blue Cheese

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Attributes

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2019
ABV: 14%
Size: 75cl

Clos Puy Arnaud

Alexandre Valette, Thierry’s great-grandfather, developed “Les Établissements Valette” during the first half of the 20th century. This company created in 1870 farms vines in Rochecorbon-Vouvray while being a grower/merchant for Fine Wines in the Paris suburb in Saint-Ouen.
From 1937, Alexandre invested in wine estates in Languedoc and in Bordeaux (acquisition of Château Troplong Mondot and Pavie). Thierry was a co-shareholder for the Pavie branch from 1979 to 1998 under the direction of his cousin, Jean-Paul Valette, who managed the Cru while playing a leading role as ambassador of Saint-Emilion’s 1st Crus abroad. Thierry worked as co-owner alongside his grandmother, Violette Valette, before purchasing Clos Puy Arnaud in 2000, 2 years after Château Pavie’s cession.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, is located in southwestern France and is celebrated for its exceptional wines. It benefits from a temperate maritime climate, influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean, providing ideal conditions for viticulture. It is particularly renowned for its red wines, primarily blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offering rich, complex flavours and excellent ageing potential. Notable sub-regions include Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. Bordeaux also produces exquisite white wines, both dry, from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, and sweet, from the Sauternes and Barsac areas. The region's unique terroir, combined with centuries-old winemaking traditions, results in wines of unparalleled quality and distinction. Bordeaux remains a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts seeking world-class wines and a rich viticultural heritage.