2004 Clos Manyetes

Clos Manyetes is owned by Rene Barbier of Clos Mogador. The 2004 Manyetes offers an expressive but brooding aromatic profile with mineral, smoke, blueberry, and black currant liqueur. Larger in scale than the 2003, with more mouth-filling fruit, it is beautifully balanced and nearly seamless. There is tannin to lose but it can barely be noticed. Give this top effort 2-3 years to evolve and drink it through 2017. Importer: Bryce McNamee, Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (914) 954-6583 (www.boutiquewines.info)