Château Arnauld 2010 (75cl)

Château Arnauld 2010 is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel red Bordeaux from the Haut-Médoc appellation, bottled at 750ml. The estate was acquired in 2007, and the vineyard is planted at 10,000 vines per hectare with an average vine age of 40 years. Plantings are approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, though the final blend can vary by vintage. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with malolactic conversion in tank, before ageing for 18 months in mostly new French oak barrels. The nose opens with black fruit, floral nuances and sweet spice, with orange peel and mocha; the palate is generous with ripe black cherry, earthy undertones, spice-box and chocolaty texture; the finish is chewy and persistent with floral aromatics and gentle tannic grip.