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Clos Puy Arnaud - Les Ormeaux 2016

Name: Clos Puy Arnaud - Les Ormeaux 2016
Brand: Clos Puy Arnaud
Rating: 3.7 (18 reviews)

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux|Red wine|Organic

3.7/5 (18 customers)

93/100

RVF

89/100

Wine Spectator

merlot

purity

truffle scramble

" A beautifully orchestrated juice with a slender, toned body for the Ormeaux, with slightly salty tannins: the wine opens with a striking tension that will last over time." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) Thierry Valette, the great winemaker from Castillon, needs no introduction, and here he has achieved yet another success! An astonishing balance between density, maturity, and freshness, with clarity and purity on a menthol spectrum—it's to die for. A precise and captivating wine. A pleasure cuvée at its peak, a bargain to buy by the case!

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Estate

Clos Puy Arnaud

Vintage

Les Ormeaux

Vintage

2016

Designation

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

75 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

The plots are located on very thin sandy-loam-clay plateaus on asteriated limestone at an altitude of between 75 and 100 m, benefiting from a remarkable location in terms of both ventilation and light.

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic (Biodyvin and Demeter)

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Whole berries are gravity-fed into cement vats. Pre-fermentation cold maceration under inert gas, followed by natural fermentation at low temperature (max 25°C).

Livestock farming

Aged for 6 months in cement tanks and barrels, then blended for 12 months in cement tanks.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Purple

Nose

Captivating floral and fruity notes, blackcurrant, blackcurrant leaf with a hint of mint. Open, pleasant, and classy.

Mouth

A divine, delicious nectar, without harshness, a beautifully orchestrated juice, volume, velvety tannins, perfect balance, and a finish offering aromas of truffle and eucalyptus. Style for this pure, easy-drinking wine, currently at its peak.

Serve

At 14-16°C

Apogee

2020-2021

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with chicken liver pâté, rib steak, baked eggs or truffle omelet, cardoon with bone marrow, and cheeses such as Rocher Nantais or Cendré de Vergy.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)

About the estate:

Thierry Valette has always had a taste for wine; his great-grandfather owned the Pavie and Troplong-Mondot châteaux, two of the most prestigious classified growths in Saint-Émilion. In 2000, he took over this 13-hectare property in Belvès-de-Castillon (20 kilometers east of Libourne), choosing to adhere to the demanding standards of biodynamics. Asteria limestone predominates at Puy Arnaud. At the end of the 19th century, the fifteen hectares of the Clos were classified as "Premier Cru" of Saint-Émilion! These soils bring a lot of finesse, freshness, and minerality to the grapes, allowing the bouquet to rival that of the "great terroirs" (floral, spices, truffle) as it gradually develops. The range stands out for its consistency and coherence: the Pervenche cuvée, which has medium aging potential, can be enjoyed within five years for its cheerful fruitiness. Les Ormeaux releases a delicate juice, coupled with exemplary fruitiness in its delicious balance. Velvety in texture and predominantly Merlot, the grand vin is very refined in its tannic length, with well-expressed fruitiness and a stylish, very fresh finish. This is certainly one of the most accomplished cuvées on the right bank. In a blind tasting, this wine will surprise many, as it can rival other more prestigious wines. It is one of the most original wines in Bordeaux!

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

Rated estate (2022 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About wine:

A beautifully orchestrated juice with a slender, toned body for Ormeaux, with slightly salty tannins: the wine opens with a striking tension that will last over time.

About the estate:

Thierry Valette has owned this Castillon estate since 2000. Carefully crafted, the wine has established itself from the outset as one of the appellation's most interesting vintages, with a deep and eminently distinguished style. The vineyard, now cultivated biodynamically, confirms all expectations. In addition to the first wine, Thierry Valette offers two cuvées designed for everyday drinking (Bistrot and Rouge), which reconcile us with Bordeaux wines for immediate consumption. It is worth noting the consistency of the range and the desire to produce both wines for immediate enjoyment and wines of great depth.

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 89/100 (Very good wine)

Jancis Robinson

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 18 reviews