2009 Arnauton, Fronsac

SKU #1094244 89 points Wine Spectator

Shows bright, lively red and black currant fruit, with racy spice and graphite notes. Fresh and open-knit on the finish, but keeps your interest. Drink now through 2015. (Web Only- 2012)

Jancis Robinson

Extremely dark purple. Very rich and lively and with lots of winemaking effort to judge from the nose and life. Well done! (4/ 2010)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

he basic cuvee, the 2009 Arnauton, is 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It exhibits loads of crushed chalky minerality, some jammy berry fruit, good glycerin, medium body, and a clean, fresh, lively finish. It is a little less complex than I’d hoped, but still a fine effort. Fronsac, of course, is a treasure trove for excellent wines at realistic prices, and Arnauton is a good-sized 62-acre property on the south-facing hillsides in the eastern part of the actual appellation. (2/ 2012)

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Dried flowers with hints of roses and violet on the nose with ripe fruits. Medium body, with firm tannins and a delicately fruit finish. Delicious now. (4/ 2012)

K&L Notes

Tons of ripe blackberry fruit. A polished wine that will cellar well for ten years. -CLyde