Château Mangot - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru BIO 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Yann and Karl Todeschini have come to appreciate this family-owned estate in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse: it comprises 34 hectares of vineyards in a single block across four types of terroir, dominated by clay-limestone soils. The wines are dense, powerful, and full-bodied; they absolutely must be aged or decanted 2 hours before serving.

Decanter

About the wine:

A brilliant plum color, full-bodied and bursting with vibrant fruit. Powerful on the palate, with poise and concentration, it is enlivened by notes of blueberry and a salty minerality. A fine wine, pleasant and remarkably balanced, with a toasty finish and hints of smoky rosemary. 20% new oak, 30% amphora. The Todeschini brothers are the owners of this estate. 2025–2040

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

With 20% of the wine aged in amphorae and the rest in barrels and tanks, this estate is fully embracing modernity. Intense aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry blend on the nose and carry through to a powerful, full-bodied, and deep palate, supported by sculptural tannins. Best cellared. 2027–2035

About the estate:

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The 2020 Mangot proved to be magnificent, bursting with aromas of cherry, wild berries, rose petals, blood orange, and bay leaf. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, supple, and well-balanced, it is pure and vibrant, with a layered core of fruit, velvety tannins, and a long, chalky finish that makes your mouth water. It’s a brilliant wine that sells for next to nothing and outshines 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 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 simply and as naturally as possible, guided by sound, down-to-earth common sense. Integrated pest management was chosen to preserve the natural balance. In the winery, work is carried out on a plot-by-plot basis 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.

Terre de Vins

Yves Beck

About the wine:

The challenge of 2020—achieving freshness in the wine—was successfully met at Mangot. This is the result of Karl and Yann Todeschini’s careful attention to the terroir. Chalky nuances highlight the freshness, complemented by fruity and spicy notes. The wine is full-bodied, lively, juicy, and harmonious. A superb balance between the sharpness of the acidity and the wine’s fullness. A lively, captivating, and lingering wine. 2025–2045