Puy Arnaud - Cuvée Pervenche 2013
Bordeaux
Red
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14/20
Gault & Millau
Tasted blind by Andreas Larsson, World's Best Sommelier 2007, Cuvée Pervenche 2013 is described as "feminine". He also speaks of the texture "rather Burgundian; so round and delicate, seductive, a beautiful purity of fruit and a long finish." A very good wine recognized by professionals and amateurs alike.
Features
Estate
Clos Puy Arnaud
Cuvée
Pervenche
Vintage
2013
Designation
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
80% very thin sandy-loam plateau on asteriated limestone and 20% clay-limestone slopes and foot of slopes. Altitude between 75 and 100 m,
Viticulture
certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
vatting without pump by gravity, pre-fermentation cold maceration under inert gas, fermentations carried out with indigenous yeasts on whole berries, post-fermentation maceration at low temperature (25° max.) all in uncoated cement vats.
Breeding
Approximately 6 months, half in cement vats and half in 2- and 3-wine barrels (no new wood, so that the woodiness is barely perceptible and leaves plenty of room for the fruit).
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby red color
Nose
floral with some mineral notes
Mouth
Beautiful aromatic intensity. Purity of red fruit. Discreet notes of ginger, cloves and vanilla. Round tannins.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Production
Approx. 10,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
A perfect match for penne à l'arrabiata, chicken basquaise...
Clos Puy Arnaud
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2022 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Thierry Valette has always had a taste for wine; his great-grandfather owned Châteaux Pavie and Troplong-Mondot, two of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious crus classés. In 2000, he took over this 13-hectare estate in Belvès-de-Castillon (20 km east of Libourne), opting for the demands of biodynamic viticulture. Asteriated limestone predominates at Puy Arnaud. In the late 19th century, the 15 hectares of Le Clos were classified as Saint-Émilion Premier Cru! These soils bring a great deal of finesse, freshness and minerality to the grapes, enabling the bouquet to rival that of the "grands terroirs" (floral, spicy, truffle) as it gradually takes shape. The range asserts itself by its regularity and coherence: the cuvée pervenche, for medium aging, should be drunk within 5 years for its jovial fruit. Les-ormeaux releases a delicate juice, coupled with exemplary fruitiness in its gourmet balance. Velvety in texture, predominantly Merlot, this great wine shows great refinement in its tannic length, with well-expressed fruit and a stylish finish of great freshness. This is certainly one of the most accomplished cuvées on the Right Bank. On a blind tasting, this cru will surprise many, as it can compete with other more prestigious wines. It's one of the most original wines in Bordeaux!
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
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 crus, with a deep, eminently racy style. The vineyard, now cultivated biodynamically, confirms all hopes. In addition to the first wine, Thierry Valette offers two thirst-quenching cuvées (Bistrot and Rouge) that reconcile us with fast-drinking Bordeaux. It's worth noting the coherence of the range and the determination to make both wines for immediate pleasure and vintages of great depth.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
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