2023 Château Mangot

EN PRIMEUR DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 1/12/2025 - DELIVERY SPRING 2026

Chateau Mangot has been able to hold the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé title since last year. The wine was also 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 blackberry and mulberry, offering a lush and ripe fruit profile.
• Secondary Notes: Complemented by subtle hints of licorice, adding a touch of sweetness and depth.
• Terroir and Herbs: Pencil shavings provide a subtle minerality, while bay leaf adds an earthy, spicy note.
• Floral: Violets add an elegant, floral scent, adding to the aromatic complexity.

Structure and Profile:

• Body: Medium to full body, providing a robust yet balanced mouthfeel.
• Depth and Layers: The wine is deep and layered, indicating a well-structured complexity that unfolds over time.
• Mid-Pallet Density: Impressively dense mid-pallet, 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 tannin backbone, longevity and dark fruit notes.

Élevage (Aging Process):

• New Oak and Used Barriques: New oak adds vanilla, spice and extra complexity, while used barriques help to smoothly integrate these flavors.
• Foudre: Large wooden barrels that provide gentle oxidation, preserving the freshness and fruit purity of the wine.
• Amphoras: Clay vessels that contribute to the purity of fruit flavors and improve texture without adding egg 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 emphasize the purity and complexity of its components.

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and when you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.