"This bouquet has great depth and complexity! It displays inviting and intense notes of black berries and spices. Good density on the palate, where the wine displays fine-grained tannins and a structure that ensures freshness and character. A brilliant wine, both in terms of its fullness and finesse. (Yves Beck) - Delivery in wooden cases is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Aromatic notes of dark fruits such as blackberry and black cherry, complemented by spicy roasted aromas.
Mouth
Plenty of volume and remarkably refined tannins, delicious thanks to jammy black fruits and a long, pleasant spicy finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck confit, ribeye steak, gorgonzola risotto...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Françoise and Stéphane Dief's vines are located in the commune of Saint-Christoly, and thanks to extremely subtle vinification and aging in wood, they extract the Clos-Manou, with the intention of producing a wine for aging, very pure and of great stylistic perfection. For the Petit Manou, part of the harvest is now aged in seven-hectoliter concrete eggs. These are red wines deeply rooted in the Médoc terroir, with the structure necessary for aging. The ambitious Clos Manou cuvée demonstrates great expertise, but the second wine, Petit Manou, is also worth a detour.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2023) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
True to form, Stéphane Dief has produced a beautiful wine with a striking purple color verging on black. Initially somewhat closed, the nose opens up to reveal complex aromas of plum, curry, graphite, and violet against a backdrop of toasted oak. Equally expressive, the palate is voluminous, powerful, and generous, firmly anchored by firm tannins, before stretching out into a long, spicy finish. A true great Médoc for aging.
About the estate:
In 1998, Stéphane Dief and his wife Françoise leased 12 acres to create their vineyard. Through purchases of plots and acquisitions of carefully selected small vintages, their property now covers 17 hectares, with some very old vines, including a small plot of pre-phylloxera Merlot planted in 1850. It has become a benchmark in the Médoc region.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2022 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Unfolding in the glass with aromas of black berries, cigar paste, licorice, and roasted espresso, the wine is medium-bodied to full-bodied. Deep and layered, with tremendous concentration, lively acids, and plenty of ripe, powdery tannins that will improve with a little bottle aging. This estate deserves to be mentioned in the list of the best Bordeaux producers to watch closely. 2025–2050
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
This small 18-hectare estate, located in the north of the Médoc region in the commune of Saint-Christoly, is passionately managed by Françoise and Stéphane Dief. Meticulous vineyard management and perfectly controlled vinification techniques give the wines both charm and depth. A wonderful discovery off the beaten track of the grands crus classés, offering remarkable value for money.
Vinous
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Clos Manou 2019 is superb. Dense, sumptuous, and explosive, this 2019 is bursting with ink-black fruit, chocolate, spices, new leather, and licorice. This extroverted Médoc is super opulent. 2024–2035
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About wine:
This bouquet has great depth and complexity! It displays inviting and intense notes of black berries and spices. Good density on the palate, where the wine displays fine-grained tannins and a structure that ensures freshness and character. A brilliant wine, both in terms of its fullness and finesse. 2025-2044
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Dark, intense, purple and brilliant color. Very aromatic, refined, fruity, pure, ripe and subtle nose. Meticulous on the palate, very aromatic in the middle, with lots of fruit and a tight, fine-grained tannic structure, the wine evolves long, flavorful, rather full-bodied for a 2019 and very good.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. ERWAN H. Published on 01/28/2024
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