2005 Clos Puy Arnaud Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2005
Clos Puy Arnaud (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux)
Medium bodied, fully mature, with good freshness to the fruit, the wine has a fine, sweet, plum, licorice and black cherry character, with the right amount of earthy, secondary notes. But its lack of density and fruit is also apparent. Popped and poured, the wine was made from a blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 4,125 Views Tasted Sep 24, 2016 |
When to Drink Clos Puy Arnaud, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Clos Puy Arnaud is better with at least 2-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour, helping the wine soften to help develop the aromatic character.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Clos Puy Arnaud offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 2-9 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Clos Puy Arnaud with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Clos Puy Arnaud is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Clos Puy Arnaud is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Clos Puy Arnaud is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta.