Clos Puy Arnaud (BIO-ORGANIC) - Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2024
Clos Puy Arnaud
Thierry Valette took over this property in April 2000 after the sale of Château Pavie in 1998.
From the beginning, thanks to his collaboration with Stéphane DERENONCOURT (2000/2005), the wine gained access to the Primeurs market. Little by little, the agrobiological approach became more evident. From 2006 onwards, trials in Biodynamics will begin, which will result in the entry into the Biodyvin Group. The aim of the estate is to go even further in the style that has been slowly developed over the years as the best possible translation of their terroir in this new climate.
The 2024 vintage
Marked by a contrasting climate—with a rainy spring that brought intense disease pressure, followed by a drier summer without excessive heat—biodynamics, and in particular horn silica (501), played a crucial role in bringing light to our vines, enhancing their balance and the quality of the grapes. Despite the difficult conditions, we were able to express the identity of Puy Arnaud’s terroirs more clearly than ever.
Vinification and tasting notes :
The late 2024 harvest allowed for gentle vinification to preserve the fruit’s integrity. The 2024 Grand Vin stands out for its freshness, balance, and aromatic complexity, with ripe fruit notes complemented by a lovely mineral tension. Its moderate alcohol level (13%), in line with current market preferences, encourages clean, swift fermentations that bring clarity and precision to the wine.
On the palate, the wine reveals a silky, elegant structure, and the distinctive acidity of Puy Arnaud’s limestone soils ensures excellent drinkability—promising a vintage that is both refined and effortlessly enjoyable.