Clos Puy Arnaud, Cotes de Castillon, 2019 Eastern Europe Like all of Vilmart's wines

Like all of Vilmart's wines

complemented by dried fruit

and pair with aged cheeses

The 10 years of barrel aging give it richness and complexity without turning overly woody or hot

That extra time adds layers of richness without burying the agave character

Clos Puy Arnaud, Cotes de Castillon, 2019 Eastern Europe Like all of Vilmart's winesPerched 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