{"product_id":"ks11823","title":"Clos Manou Medoc 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile \u0026amp; Blend \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine typically presents a deep purple-ruby color and a complex aromatic profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Aromas: Dark berry fruit (cassis, mulberry, blackberry), cedar pencil, tobacco, licorice, espresso, and floral hints like rose petal. \u003cbr\u003e• Palate: Medium to full-bodied with a layered structure and firm, ripe tannins that become more polished with decanting or age. \u003cbr\u003e• 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%). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Details\u003c\/strong\u003e The estate, founded in 1998, utilizes unique aging methods for this flagship wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 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. \u003cbr\u003e• Vineyards: The property includes some exceptionally old vines, including a parcel of Merlot planted in the 1850s.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medoc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43922976899206,"sku":"KS11823","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/ClosManouMedoc2019.jpg?v=1778776308","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/ks11823","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}