Clos Manou

Deeply colored, there is fruit and freshness here with round textures and nice character, finishing with blackberries, tobacco leaf and plums along with a hint of cocoa in the endnote. The wine blends 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2023-2030. 89-91

A new venture founded in 1998 and located in Saint-Christoly de Médoc, Clos Manou now has 18 acres planted to the usual Bordeaux varieties. “Petit Manou” is the second label and is made predominantly from Merlot. Aged in one and two year old oak for 12 months, this 2019 is packaged in that rarely encountered glass-like fake cork closure. Deep in color, the wine showcases aromas of black fruit along with herbs, mint and subtle cocoa. Medium-bodied and tightly structured, with compact flavors of berries and dusty tannins. It finishes with some tannic grip suggesting it needs another year or to come together. Good for the price.