Château Mangot - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru BIO 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Yann and Karl Todeschini have taken stock of this family estate in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse: it comprises 34 hectares of vineyards in a single block on four types of terroir, dominated by clay-limestone soils. The wines are dense, powerful, and compact, and must be aged or decanted two hours before serving.

Decanter

About wine:

Bright plum color, full of flesh and vibrant fruit. Muscular on the attack, with poise and concentration, it is enlivened by notes of blueberry and a salty minerality. A good wine, pleasant and remarkably balanced, with a toasty finish and smoky rosemary. 20% new oak, 30% amphora. The Todeschini brothers are the owners of this estate. 2025–2040

Guide Hachette des vins

About wine:

With partial aging in amphorae (20%) and the rest in barrels and vats, this estate is embracing modernity. Intense aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry mingle on the nose, followed by a powerful, full-bodied, and deep palate, supported by sculptural tannins. Keep in the cellar with confidence. 2027–2035

About the estate:

The vineyards founded in 1951 by Jean Petit comprise 37 hectares of contiguous land in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, on a terroir rich in asteriated limestone (Mangot, an ancient vineyard mentioned as early as 1510), and 16 hectares in Castillon (La Brande), rigorously managed since 1989 by Jean-Guy and Anne-Marie Todeschini, joined in 2008 by their sons Karl and Yann. The vineyard has been fully certified organic since 2020 and is in conversion to biodynamics.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

Mangot 2020 has turned out to be magnificent, bursting with aromas of cherry, wild berries, rose petals, blood orange, and bay leaf. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it is pure and vibrant, with a layered core of fruit, velvety tannins, and a long, chalky finish that makes your mouth water. This is a brilliant wine that sells for a song and outperforms many of its better-known neighbors.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Le Figaro vins

About the estate:

First mentioned in 1546, Château Mangot has stood the test of time and is now a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru in the commune of Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, in the eastern part of the appellation. In 1952, Simone and Jean Petit bought Mangot with the idea of restoring it to its former glory. In 30 years, they expanded the estate from 5 to 37 hectares. In 1989, their daughter and her husband, Anne-Marie and Jean-Guy Todeschini, took over, restructuring the vineyard and modernizing the facilities. In 2008, Karl and Yann, after studying and completing internships in France and abroad, joined their parents to bring enthusiasm, precision, and modernity to the business. What do these three generations have in common? A philosophy: to act in the simplest and most natural way possible, using common sense and a down-to-earth approach. Integrated pest management was chosen to preserve the natural balance. In the cellar, the work is done on a plot-by-plot basis to fully express each of the estate's 22 plots. The family also owns 25 hectares in Castillon, with Château le Brande.

Terre de Vins

Yves Beck

About wine:

The challenge of 2020, namely to produce a fresh wine, was successfully met at Mangot. This is the result of Karl and Yann Todeschini's careful attention to the terroir. Chalky nuances emphasize the freshness. These are complemented by fruity and spicy notes. The wine is full-bodied, lively, juicy, and harmonious. A superb symbiosis between the incisive acidity and the fullness. A lively, captivating and persistent wine. 2025-2045