Black cherry and plum flavors show accents of herb, licorice and tobacco in this round red, which has light, firm tannins and a finish that mingles notes of iron and rose. Drink now through 2017. (Web-2012)
The 2009 Bordeaux vintage is the greatest Bordeaux vintage I have had the pleasure of tasting out of barrel--and I have been going to Bordeaux to taste the new wines since 1985...The Médoc and Haut-Médoc regions of Bordeaux in particular made some spectacular values in 2009. Here is one of them. Owners Francoise and Stephane Dief are passionate newcomers to the wine world, and their enthusiasm shows in this value-priced crowd pleaser, the second wine of Clos Manou. Like its sibling, it is made in a new-wave, decidedly garage style, with tons of ripe raspberry fruit and smooth, silky tannins. Blended from 60% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot aged for 12 months in one-year-old barrels (50% American and 50% French oak) and bottled without fining or filtration, this heady, unctuous red is ready to drink now. It has plenty of latent tannin to age well for many years, but with some airing the fruit covers the tannin, making it so enjoyable now with a steak dinner. Some blackberry and cassis aromas follow to the palate, making it fine and fruit upfront. Some spices are evident on the palate and the finish is lingering. My pick for value Bordeaux. (Clyde Beffa, K&L) This wine was also mentioned in the 2012 Saveur 100, highlighting Bordeaux Deals from the perfect 2009 and 2010 vintages. They wrote: "Or try the Petit Manou, a fascinating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc with a plummy, slightly spicy touch of Petit Verdot."
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2009 La Lagune, Haut-Médoc $69.99
2009 de Birot, Côtes de Bordeaux $14.99
2009 Chauvet Rouge, Bordeaux $9.99
2009 Trébiac, Graves $14.99
2009 Paloumey, Haut-Médoc $19.99
