M de Mangot - Bordeaux rosé BIO 2023

Yann and Karl Todeschini have come to appreciate this family-owned estate in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse: it comprises 34 hectares of contiguous vineyards spread across four types of terroir, predominantly clay-limestone soils. The wines are dense, powerful, and full-bodied; they absolutely must be aged or decanted two hours before serving.

The vineyards, founded in 1951 by Jean Petit, comprise 37 hectares in a single block of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, on a terroir rich in asterias limestone (Mangot, an historic cru first mentioned in 1510), and 16 hectares in Castillon (La Brande), meticulously managed since 1989 by Jean-Guy and Anne-Marie Todeschini, who were joined in 2008 by their sons Karl and Yann. The vineyard has been fully certified organic since 2020 and is in the process of converting to biodynamic farming.

First mentioned in 1546, Château Mangot has stood the test of time and is now a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru located in the town of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, in the eastern part of the appellation. In 1952, Simone and Jean Petit purchased Mangot with the goal of restoring it to its former glory. Over the course of 30 years, they expanded the vineyard 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 completing their studies and internships in France and abroad—joined their parents, bringing enthusiasm, precision, and a modern approach. What do these three generations have in common? A philosophy: to act in the simplest and most natural way possible, guided by sound, down-to-earth judgment. Sustainable viticulture was chosen to preserve the natural balance. In the winery, the winemaking process is plot-by-plot to fully express the character of each of the estate’s 22 plots. The family also owns 25 hectares in Castillon, including Château le Brande.

This Merlot comes from plots dedicated exclusively to it. Direct pressing and stirring on the lees. From the very first whiff of the bouquet, the wine invites you to savor it. The bouquet is characterized by freshness, with hints of mandarin zest and notes of raspberries. The freshness hinted at by the bouquet is perfectly carried through to the palate right from the first sip. The wine is crisp, juicy, and literally invigorated by the incisive character of its acidity. A mouthwatering rosé that will delight many palates. 2024–2027