Chateau Arnauld 2012

Tasting notes

Deep, ruby-red or crimson colour so intense the wine is almost opaque. Ripe, black-berry fruit bouquet, with hints of cedar and empyreumatic overtones. The overall impression on the palate is very powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable mineral overtones and a long, tight aftertaste, making this 2012 Château Arnauld one of the most successful vintages from this estate.
Decant two hours before serving
Ready to serve by 2030

Final Blend

This vintage contained the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon since Château Arnauld was relaunched.

Presentation

In the Medoc, upon the plateau of Arcins, between Margaux and Moulis, lying upon one of the finest Gunzian gravel hillcrests on the banks of the Gironde estuary, a place which has firmly established the renown of neighbouring estates, Châteaux Chasse Spleen and Poujeaux, we chose to conscientiously breathe new life into an exceptional wine and an outstanding terroir.

That Vintage

A very wet year, except from mid-July to mid-September. Strong, but perfectly controlled, threat of Botrytis. Healthy grapes with good colour and tannins and less acidity than in the 2011 and 2010 vintages.

Vineyard

- 5 hectares of vines
- Soil : A deep layer of Quaternary Gunzian gravel on the Arcins plateau, near the Gironde estuary, which moderates weather conditions here
- Planting density : 10 000 vines per hectare.
- Average age of vines: 40 years old.

Vinification

100% manual harvest with sorting on the vine and two sortings before destemming on harvest conveyor.
100% new barrel ageing for 16 to 18 months.