Clos MANOU
Red

Rated 90/100 by the Revue du Vin de France "Le Petit Manou assumes its 'wine for immediate pleasure' side and fulfils this mission perfectly, with tannins that are already well integrated and a lovely suppleness". (December 2023)

The 2021 vintage is rated 91/100 by N. Martin "Clos Manou 2021 is a bold, juicy Medoc to drink now and over the next few years. Blackberry, espresso, gravel, licorice, spice and sweet French oak build nicely in this succulent 2021." (February 2024)

Rated 90/100 by J.M. Quarin "When the wine was opened, the rating was that given for the Primeur, i.e. 15.75. The nose is fruity and the palate well structured. The remarkable tenderness of the body is attributable to the vintage"(February 2024).

And rated 90/100 by N. Martin in delivery "Clos Manou 2021 is very composed and delineated on the nose, graceful, revealing many inferior Médoc wines in this vintage. The palate is moderately full-bodied, with pastille purity on the entry and a touch of soy infusion. A touch of soya infusing the black fruit. The finish is fairly persistent. This is a well-crafted from Françoise and Stéphane Dief."

Rated 90-91/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "This small estate in the north of the Médoc regularly makes a seductive and delicious wine. This is once again the case with this juicy 2021, with notes of red fruit and a hint of vanilla."

The 2020 vintage is a ♥ coup de ♥ in the Guide Hachette 2024 "lots of density, volume, powerful but mellow tannins, explosive fruit well blended with the wood, a very long finish that brings back freshness and energy."

Rated 91/100 by N. Martin «The 2020 Clos Manou, one-third aged in concrete, has closed down a little after bottle, yet still, it has a gorgeous bouquet with red berry fruit, blood orange and subtle sous-bois aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with tannins that have firmed up since I tasted his from barrel - rendering a more "serious" Médoc that will require a little more aging than I estimated. Very fine.» (December 2022)

Rated 90/100 by Neal Martin « The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity with a gentle grip. This is lightly spiced with a slightly tarry finish. Overall, a lovely Médoc that will give a lot of pleasure. » (Feb. 2020)

Rated 91/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin « Délicat à l’attaque et très savoureux en milieu de bouche, le vin glisse tout le long de la dégustation avant de s’achever long, agréable et à peine marqué par le tannin. » (Oct. 2020)

Rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Depuis déjà quelques années, nous sommes sous le charme de cet "outsider" discret.Le 2017 est ample, riche, avec une pointe d'eucalyptuse et de café. La bouche est généreuse, ample mais termine sur une très belle finale fraîche. » (Nov. 2021)

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