Château Les Trois Manoirs 2022
Full-bodied red wine · Château Les Trois Manoirs
Vintage: 2022
Type
Full-bodied red wine
Producer
Château Les Trois Manoirs
Country
France
Vintage
2022
Region & Appellation
Bordeaux, Médoc AOC
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend, with smaller amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby red with vibrant purple highlights, showing medium-plus viscosity and clear legs
Aroma Profile
Intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark plum, accented by notes of cedar, graphite, vanilla, and subtle hints of tobacco leaf
Tasting Notes
A powerful and structured Médoc offering an inviting core of dark berry fruit layered with savory earth and spice. The palate is well-proportioned with a firm, elegant backbone of tannins and balanced acidity leading to a persistent, clean finish.
Flavor Profile
Ripe black cherry, cassis, and blackberry fruit dominate, supported by secondary flavors of wet gravel, fresh herbs, toasted oak, and a touch of mocha
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a rich, velvety texture, supported by a solid structure and fine-grained tannins that provide a polished mouthfeel
Acidity & Tannins
Medium-high acidity providing refreshing lift, paired with firm, ripe, and fine-grained tannins typical of a classic Left Bank Bordeaux
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with zero residual sugar
Alcohol Content
13.5% to 14.0% ABV
Aging & Oak
Aged in French oak barrels for approximately 12 months, imparting subtle notes of toast, vanilla, and cedar without overpowering the primary fruit
Food Pairings
Prime rib, grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or Cheddar
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 16-18°C in a classic Bordeaux glass. Decanting for 1 to 2 hours is recommended to help open up the aromas and soften the youthful tannins
Price Range
$20 - $30 USD
Quality Assessment
89-91 points. Excellent quality for the price, representing strong value within the Cru Bourgeois classification of the Médoc
Production Methods
Traditional Bordeaux winemaking involving temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation, careful extraction through pump-overs, and aging in French oak barrels
Terroir
Gravelly and clay-limestone soils of the Médoc peninsula, benefiting from a temperate maritime climate influenced by the Gironde estuary and Atlantic Ocean
History & Heritage
Château Les Trois Manoirs has a strong regional heritage, consistently producing quality wines that proudly display the official Cru Bourgeois designation
Interesting Facts
The label prominently features the historic Cru Bourgeois classification mark, signifying rigorous quality control and blind-tasting validation for estates outside the 1855 Bordeaux Grand Cru hierarchy
Cellaring Potential
Accessible now with decanting, but will continue to evolve gracefully in a proper cellar over the next 5 to 8 years
Similar Wines
Château Potensac, Château Tour de By, and other well-regarded Cru Bourgeois Médoc estates