Jane Anson's #1 "Seriously Impressive" Bordeaux Value of 2025
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2022 Clos Puy Arnaud, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux ($29.99) "Don’t miss it while it’s available, as it stands tall among the best buys in Bordeaux.” — Ryan Moses, K&L Bordeaux Buyer I've been excited to share this gem from one of Bordeaux's up-and-coming producers, a domaine that’s making undeniably great wines these days—especially in the amplified 2022 vintage. Run by Thierry Valette, who previously worked at both Pavie and Troplong Mondot, Clos Puy Arnaud’s 2022 is the result of years spent building a world-class operation in the Côtes de Castillon. Focused on the more finessed, precise style now defining the Right Bank, and shaped by the limestone character of the appellation's best sites, this is a genuine, ageworthy, and deeply characterful wine. Once again, the 2022 vintage shows its quality, delivering an impressive balance of accessibility, structure, and irresistible charm. It’s no surprise Jane Anson named it her Top Value Buy of last year, especially given its modest retail price. This is one to load up on and enjoy anytime over the next decade or two—just don’t miss it while it’s available, as it stands tall among the best buys in Bordeaux. — Ryan Moses, K&L Bordeaux Buyer 
2022 Clos Puy Arnaud, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux ($29.99) 95 points Jane Anson: "Tasted at the Palmères de Castillon event, where I was a jury member, and this was one of the wines picked out blind. I checked it against a different bottle at home later, and suggest that it is given at least half an hour in a carafe, as it remains fairly closed, but once again this is proof of the quality of 2022, and it's a seriously impressive wine that offers wonderful value. I'm always a fan of Clos Puy Arnaud, and you get the deft precision of the winemaking here, coupled with ripe blueberry and raspberry fruits, liquorice, black tea, pomegranate and slate-scrape tannins. *Top Value Wine 2025*" (06/2025) 94 points Vinous: "The 2022 Clos Puy Arnaud is a dense, extroverted wine. Inky dark fruit, licorice, menthol and cloves are all amplified. Usually Clos Puy Arnaud is more refined, but in 2022, the vintage dominates and speaks loudly. Even so, this is a compelling offering. I look forward to tasting it with bottle age. (AG)" (01/2025) 93 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and polished, with alluring notes of blackberry puree and warmed cassis that glide through, while fine-grained tannins, a buried chalky spine and a gilding of sweet tobacco add range and length. Shows a mouthwatering floral echo at the end. (JM)" (03/2025) K&L Notes: * Jane Anson's #1 Value of 2025 * |
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