Château Mangot: Tasting & Drinking
The wines of Château Mangot are impressive, both the grand vin and the rather more Cabernet-styled Distique cuvée. The attention to detail and meticulous approach in both vineyard and cellar comes through in the finished wines. While I have only tasted a handful of vintages, the quality is clear to see.
The property’s stratospheric rise within the St Emilion appellation reflects this. You only have to look back a few decades to see an estate with no winemaking facilities which was fully engaged with the local co-operative. The withdrawal from this arrangement prompted a rapid rise in effort and quality, with even the step up from basic St Emilion to St Emilion Grand Cru, a significant first step, being a relatively recent event. There followed, under the direction of Karl and Yann Todeschini, a seismic shift in viticulture and winemaking. The end result was promotion to St Emilion Grand Cru Classé in 2022.
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