Clos Puy Arnaud 2021

Falstaff

Dark ruby core, purple reflections, broad bright rim. Fresh red wild berries on the nose with a touch of cherries and hints of blackberries, liquorice and tangerine zest. Juicy palate with elegant fruit sweetness, finely woven acidity and concentrated red cherries. Great with food.

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

VertdeVin

The nose is fresh and reveals some intensity/power and varietal. There are notes of fresh/crisp boysenberry, peony and more lightly lilac combined with hints of pulpy strawberry, sweet spice, a subtle hint of cinnamon and a discreet touch of pepper. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity and reveals energy, definition and a tangy texture. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/pulpy blackberry, raspberry and more lightly fresh/pulpy cherry notes combined with hints of fresh lilac/lys as well as a fine varietal quality and a discreet hint of fresh spice. Sapidity. A fine saline edge and good bitterness in the background. Good length. The tannins are fine and mellow.

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Black raspberries, thyme and spice come through on the nose. Medium-bodied, bright, crisp and juicy, finishing with a dusty savory, herbal edge. The wine blends 50% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2023-2032.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2021 Clos Puy Arnaud has a more classic, darker character than in recent years, evoking aromas of cassis, licorice, pencil lead and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, powerful and rich palate with a tannic frame and carnal notes on the finish.

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2021 Clos Puy Arnaud is tight and focused, with the more focused, linear style of the vintage as well as attractive aromatics of red and black fruits, darker herbs, and cedar. It's medium-bodied, has bright acidity, and good concentration. Give it a few years and enjoy through 2031.