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Clos Puy Arnaud
Thierry Valette wasn't destined for a career as a winemaker. Even though his ancestors had been involved in the wine industry for four generations, he had a particular affinity for the arts, especially modern dance and jazz.
Benefiting from a spectacular terroir dominated by asterian limestone—a characteristic shared by the premier cru classés—the soils impart finesse, freshness, and minerality to the grapes, yielding deep and complex bouquets that rival those of the most prestigious terroirs.
By embracing the rigorous standards of biodynamics, Thierry Valette has quickly established himself as an outstanding winemaker, skillfully crafting a wine that rivals the greatest and ranks among the most original in the Bordeaux region.
It was only later that Thierry Valette decided to take over; first at Château Pavie, the family estate acquired by his great-grandfather in the 1940s. He also learned from François Mitjaville at Château le Tertre Roteboeuf, from Peter Sichel in the Corbières, and from Stéphane Derenoncourt at Château Pavie Macquin.
Thierry Valette subsequently met with Anne Calderoni, a specialist in biodynamics, to transition the management of the Clos Puy Arnaud vineyard to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
Today, the wines of Clos Puy Arnaud represent a blend of the tradition of finesse and elegance found in the great wines of the Right Bank and a hedonistic approach that emphasizes fruit, pleasure, and freshness. These wines can be enjoyed young or cellared for several years.
Currently, the vineyard is planted with 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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