93 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "Made by a Bordeaux winemaker who moved to Napa and is now the winemaker and a partner at Realm, Benoit Touquette, the deep garnet-purple colored 2022 Arbalest is a blend of 60% Merlot (from the Right Bank) and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon (from the Médoc). Black cherries, juicy plums, and black raspberry scents jump from the glass, followed by hints of cinnamon toast, potpourri, and black pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock full of savory spiked black berry layers, supported by plush tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long with a peppery lift. 2000 cases were made. This would benefit from decanting but is approachable right now, or it will easily cellar for 8-10+ years. At an SRP of $22, this is a no-brainer bargain to stock up on. (11/7/24)"
WHWC Staff Notes: "Deep, saturated purple-black. Classy blackcurrant, blackberry, and graphite on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with flavors suggestive of cedar, black fruits, and tobacco. There's an attractive, subtle Left Bank-ish firmness underneath, despite most or all of the fruit coming from Right Bank vineyards. A fantastic buy!" -David Russell, 11/8/2024
WHWC Staff Notes: "Deep, saturated purple-black. Classy blackcurrant, blackberry, and graphite on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with flavors suggestive of cedar, black fruits, and tobacco. There's an attractive, subtle Left Bank-ish firmness underneath, despite most or all of the fruit coming from Right Bank vineyards. A fantastic buy!" -David Russell, 11/8/2024
| Product SKU | 351965 |
| Producer | Arbalest |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.3% |
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