Clos Puy Arnaud - Les Acacias 2017
92/100
Decanter
14,5/20
RVF
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"A Bordeaux of this caliber at this price is a bargain!"
"A deep plum color tinged with ink and a complex, ambitious nose. The fruit is supported by lovely acidity and firm tannins, with a touch of rusticity, but the brambles and weight of the blackberries bring a sense of pleasure. It's delightful to see such a successful 100% Cabernet Franc, showcasing the best that the grape variety and terroir have to offer. Expect even deeper aromatics with a few more years in the bottle. Drink between 2020-2035." (Decanter) Thierry Valette, the great winemaker from Castillon, needs no introduction and has once again achieved success! A delightful cuvée at its peak, a bargain to buy by the case!
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Eye
Purple
Nose
Complex and ambitious. Captivating floral and fruity notes, brambles, blackberries. Open, pleasant with a hint of rusticity. Allow the wine to breathe if a hint of reduction is detected.
Mouth
A divine nectar, delicious, without harshness, a beautifully orchestrated juice, volume, velvety tannins, perfect balance and a wine offering great pleasure. A beautifully successful 100% Cabernet Franc, refined, easy to drink and capable of aging and gaining depth until 2035.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
Decant, especially if there is a hint of reduction on the nose.
Drink before
2030
Guard
5 to 12 years old
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.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
Deep color with purple highlights, crisp fruit, mild spices, very supple and restrained tannins. Well-integrated but very pleasant.
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!
Decanter
Wine rated 92/100
About wine:
Deep plum color tinged with ink and a complex nose full of ambition. The fruit is held together by beautiful acidity and firm tannins, with a touch of rusticity, but the brambles and weight of the blackberries bring a sense of pleasure. It's delightful to see such a successful 100% Cabernet Franc, showcasing the best that the grape variety and terroir have to offer. Expect even deeper aromatics with a few more years in the bottle. Drink between 2020-2035.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)
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 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.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE R. Published on 07/05/2021
Still closed but what potential... A very fine vintage for a wine full of subtlety.
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Note and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE M. Published on 08/20/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. RENAUD E. Published on March 12, 2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. HUGUES G. Published on 09/03/2022
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Review and opinion by Mr. NICOLAS S. Published on 04/06/2022
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