2009 Clos Puy Arnaud Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Clos Puy Arnaud (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux)
A nice Bordeaux value wine here, with its forward style, round, soft, polished textures and licorice, ripe black cherry and truffle personality. The wine was made from a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine reached 15% ABV, yet there is no sensation of heat. 4,648 Views Tasted Dec 17, 2014 |
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.