Clos Puy Arnaud (750ml)

Clos Puy Arnaud is an organic and biodynamic wine estate making wine under the Grand Vin de Bordeaux Appellation with a history dating back to back to at least 1871 in the Cotes de Castillon region- the modern era for the estate begins in the year 2000 when Thierry Valette purchased it. Thierry is related to the Valette family that also own Chateau Troplong Mondot and previously, Chateau Pavie.  The 11 ha Right Bank vineyard of Clos Puy Arnaud is planted to 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Their goal is to increase the amount of Cabernet Franc in the vineyards over time to 40% and they’re are also planning on adding a small parcel of Petit Verdot and perhaps Malbec as well. On average, the vines are close to 30 years of age but they also have old vines that are more than 60 years of age. With a terroir of limestone and clay soils, they’re located on the top of the Castillon plateau and the limestone soil is unique, known as asteries, which is the hardest type of limestone found in nature.