“Precise, flavorful, naturally balanced, very well crafted—a classic Médoc. Ready to drink.” (Bettane & Desseauve). Enjoy it with beef carpaccio, grilled meats, or a cheese platter...
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Eye
A beautiful, deep, intense color
Nose
A pleasant blend of fresh, ripe fruits
Palate
A delicious wine bursting with fruit, with a silky texture and tannins that are beginning to soften
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Production
60,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with beef carpaccio, grilled meats, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 91/100
Rated estate (2021 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
Precise, flavorful, naturally balanced, very well crafted—a classic Médoc. Ready to drink.
About the estate:
Françoise and Stéphane Dief’s vineyards are located in the town of Saint-Christoly, and thanks to exceptionally subtle winemaking and oak aging, they produce the Clos-Manou—with the aim of creating a wine suitable for aging that is very pure and of great stylistic perfection. For the Petit-Manou, part of the harvest is now aged in 7-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 well worth trying.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In 1998, Stéphane Dief and his wife Françoise leased 12 ares to establish their vineyard. Through the purchase of parcels and the acquisition of carefully selected small vineyards, their estate now spans 17 hectares, including some very old vines, notably a small pre-phylloxera plot of Merlot planted in 1850. It has become a benchmark in the Médoc.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 89/100
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the excellence of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Petit Manou is a delicious wine, best enjoyed for its silky, fruity character and lovely tannins.
About the estate:
This small 18-hectare estate, located in the northern Médoc in the town of Saint-Christoly, is passionately managed by Françoise and Stéphane Dief. Meticulous vineyard management and masterful winemaking give the wines both charm and depth. A wonderful discovery off the beaten path of the grands crus classés, offering remarkable value for the price.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 88/100
About the wine:
Now approaching maturity, this wine features ripe tannins, rich black fruit, and a touch of acidity to maintain its freshness. The tannins are still quite pronounced, but they are beginning to soften. Best enjoyed starting in 2023. — Roger Voss
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