Château ArnaudSaint-Estèphe
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Saint-Estèphe of the Château Arnaud is in the top 60 of wines of Saint-Estèphe.
Taste structure of the Saint-Estèphe from the Château Arnaud
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint-Estèphe of Château Arnaud in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Saint-Estèphe of Château Arnaud in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, plum or graphite.
Food and wine pairings with Saint-Estèphe
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-Estèphe
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-Estèphe
The Saint-Estèphe of Château Arnaud matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braciola (southern italy), lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits or baked leg of daguet or roe deer.
Details and technical informations about Château Arnaud's Saint-Estèphe.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint-Estèphe from Château Arnaud are 2014, 2015, 2012, 2008 and 2004.
Informations about the Château Arnaud
The Château Arnaud is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Saint-Estèphe to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Estèphe
Northernmost appellation of Médoc, land of powerful long-ageing reds: Cabernet Sauvignon signature king red (~50%) with Merlot — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, mocha, vanilla, spice, liquorice and game touch, firm tannins and broad structure, youthful austerity refining 10-50 years into leather, undergrowth and truffle. AOC (1936), ~1,230 ha, Garonne gravels on clay-limestone subsoil, 5 Classified Growths 1855 (Cos d'Estournel, Montrose).
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Merrain
Oak wood split into planks used to make the barrel.
