Clos Puy Arnaud, Cotes de Castillon, 2019 CS20230611 is a textbook northern Rhône

is a textbook northern Rhône red—layered

layered with notes of leather

revealing even greater nuance and depth

mineral-laced finish

Clos Puy Arnaud, Cotes de Castillon, 2019 CS20230611 is a textbook northern RhônePerched on the limestone plateau just east of Saint milion, Clos Puy Arnaud is proof that great Bordeaux doesnt need a famous appellation. Alain Moueix farms organically and biodynamically, works with minimal sulfur, and crafts wines that are more about energy and elegance than oak and extraction. The 2019 vintage is Merlot led, with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon adding lift and edge. Theres ripe plum and black cherry at the core, but