Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast pigeon with thyme jus
    The wine's red fruit transparency and minerality pair with delicate game bird.
  • Lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs
    Fine tannins and fresh acidity balance the richness without overpowering.
  • Aged goat cheese
    The wine's mineral freshness and acidity cut through goat cheese richness.

How to serve Les Manyes

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast pigeon with thyme jus, Lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs, Aged goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Manyes is the Garnacha Vinya Classificada from Dominik Huber's biodynamic estate Terroir Al Limit. Huber, a German-born winemaker who previously worked at Mas Martinet, arrived in Priorat in the early 2000s and developed a unique approach inspired by Burgundy, using whole bunches, large wood, and non-interventionist winemaking.

  1. 2001: Dominik Huber establishes Terroir Al Limit in Priorat
  2. 2007: First vintage of Les Manyes as a designated Vinya Classificada

Facts

Producer
Terroir Al Limit · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Tinta
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Aged in large old French oak foudres
ABV
14.0%
Price
€80-130 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
2007
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Les Manyes

What does Les Manyes taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Les Manyes?

Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Les Manyes?

Roast pigeon with thyme jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs and Aged goat cheese. The wine's red fruit transparency and minerality pair with delicate game bird.

What grapes are in Les Manyes?

The blend is Garnacha Tinta. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

Tags

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