The 2019 Clos Manou is a highly rated red Bordeaux blend from the Médoc region, often praised for offering exceptional quality for its price (QPR). The 2019 vintage is considered part of a "sublime" period for Bordeaux. 

 Tasting Profile & Blend The wine typically presents a deep purple-ruby color and a complex aromatic profile. 

• Aromas: Dark berry fruit (cassis, mulberry, blackberry), cedar pencil, tobacco, licorice, espresso, and floral hints like rose petal. 
• Palate: Medium to full-bodied with a layered structure and firm, ripe tannins that become more polished with decanting or age. 
• The Blend: It generally consists of approximately 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43-47% Merlot, with smaller portions of Petit Verdot (4-6%) and Cabernet Franc (2-4%). 

Winemaking Details The estate, founded in 1998, utilizes unique aging methods for this flagship wine. 

• Aging: 70% of the wine is typically aged in new French oak barrels, 25% in concrete egg-shaped vats, and 5% in terracotta amphoras for approximately 17 months. 
• Vineyards: The property includes some exceptionally old vines, including a parcel of Merlot planted in the 1850s.  

92 pts James Suckling

"Aromas of dark plums, blueberries, earth, bark and gravy. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dark and earthy character. Firm finish. Better in 2024."