$35 Michelin-Grade Left Bank Deal
2019 Chateau Clos Manou Medoc
Farmed with the exact same ultra-high-density planting and meticulous hand-harvesting techniques as the $300+ First Growths, this is a Left Bank Bordeaux that delivers classified-level structure and pedigree for under $35. Stéphane Dief, whose family worked for Mouton Rothschild in the 19th century, farms this tiny 18-hectare estate like an absolute fanatic, and the results speak for themselves. The 2019 Clos Manou is a stunning example of his artisanal obsession. Sourced from the far northern …
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First-Growth-Grade Farming
The Mouton Pedigree
Retail
$60.00
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$34.99
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Tasting notes
Aroma
A complex, aromatic, and immediate bouquet. It opens with layers of dark berry fruit, cassis, and blueberry. As it breathes in the glass, sophisticated, savory notes of cigar wrapper, espresso roast, and cedar begin to emerge.
Palate
Medium to full-bodied, deep, and beautifully layered. The palate delivers a core of vibrant, juicy dark red fruits framed by plenty of ripe, powdery tannin. It is wonderfully balanced with bright, lively acidity, leading to a long, creamy-textured finish accented by hints of baking spices and savory earth.
Red Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Structured
65/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
65.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
ABV
14.0%
Serving
54–59°F
Window
2025–2045
In Detail
First-Growth farming techniques for under $50
Farmed with the exact same ultra-high-density planting and meticulous hand-harvesting techniques as the $300+ First Growths, this is a Left Bank Bordeaux that delivers classified-level structure and pedigree for under $35.
Stéphane Dief, whose family worked for Mouton Rothschild in the 19th century, farms this tiny 18-hectare estate like an absolute fanatic, and the results speak for themselves.
The 2019 Clos Manou is a stunning example of his artisanal obsession. Sourced from the far northern reaches of the Médoc, this is a serious, terroir-driven wine that punches wildly above its weight class. While many larger Bordeaux estates rely on heavy extraction and modern machinery, Clos Manou ferments parcel-by-parcel in small vats and ages the wine in a combination of French oak, concrete eggs, and terracotta amphorae to preserve its profound purity.
Paired with the universally spectacular 2019 vintage, this is a rare opportunity to taste world-class, cellar-worthy Bordeaux without paying the massive premium that comes with a classified label.
