2023 Château Mangot

Chateau Mangot has been allowed to bear the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé title since last year. Furthermore, the wine was included last year by William Kelley of Wine Advocate in his '12 Wines to Look for En Primeur 2022'. The 2023 Château Mangot is indeed an exceptional wine from an ever-improving estate, with a blend that is both complex and harmonious. Here is a more detailed description of its characteristics:

Aromas:

• Fruit: Dominated by rich notes of blackberries and mulberries, offering a lush and ripe fruit profile.
• Secondary Notes: Complemented by subtle hints of licorice, which add a touch of sweetness and depth.
• Terroir and Herbs: Pencil shavings provide a subtle minerality, while bay leaf adds an earthy, spicy touch.
• Floral: Violets add an elegant, floral scent, which enhances the aromatic complexity.

Structure and Profile:

• Body: Medium to full-bodied, resulting in a robust yet balanced mouthfeel.
• Depth and Layers: The wine is deep and layered, indicating a well-structured complexity that unfolds over time.
• Density of the Mid Palette: Impressively dense mid palette, indicating concentration and richness without being too heavy.

Blend Composition:

• Merlot (65%): Provides softness, fruitiness, and roundness.
• Cabernet Franc (30%): Adds structure, elegance and aromatic complexity.
• Cabernet Sauvignon (5%): Contributes to tannic backbone, longevity and dark fruit notes.

Élevage (Aging process):

• New Oak and Used Barriques: New oak adds vanilla, spices, and extra complexity, while used barriques help to smoothly integrate these flavors.
• Foudre: Large wooden vats that ensure gentle oxidation, preserving the freshness and fruit purity of the wine.
• Amphorae: Clay vessels that contribute to the purity of fruit aromas and improve the texture without adding oak influence.

Overall, the 2023 Château Mangot offers a seamless and complete profile, combining the richness and depth of a great Bordeaux blend with modern winemaking techniques that highlight the purity and complexity of its components.

FUN FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send this to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address.