2025 Clos Manou Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Clos Manou (Médoc)
Flowers, cherries, licorice, and spice fill the aromatics. The medium-bodied palate is sweet, lively, creamy, and fruity. There is good energy in the currant-filled mid-palate and finish, which also delivers a touch of cocoa, licorice, and spice in the endnotes. While this is easy to enjoy in its youth, with age, this is going to be even better. The wine blends 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2029-2045. 89-91 Pts 10 Views Tasted May 7, 2026 |
When to Drink Clos Manou, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Clos Manou needs some time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Clos Manou is usually better with at least 6-9 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Clos Manou offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 6-14 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Clos Manou with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Clos Manou is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Clos Manou is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Clos Manou is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as a wide variety of hard and soft cheese.