Viniou Reviews
Château Mangot 2020 hails from the renowned Saint-Émilion appellation within the Le Libournais subregion of Bordeaux, France. This red wine is typically crafted from classic Right Bank Bordeaux grape varieties, predominantly Merlot, often blended with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2020 vintage benefitted from a warm, balanced growing season, resulting in ripe, well-structured wines with depth and vibrancy. Château Mangot is known for attentive vineyard management and traditional vinification, with gentle extraction and careful oak aging – contributing to a harmonious balance between fruit, tannins, and subtle oak spice.
Saint-Émilion is celebrated for its picturesque, undulating vineyards and ancient limestone soils imparting characteristic freshness and minerality to the wines. The local mix of clay, sand, and limestone enhances complexity and elegance, especially favouring Merlot-based blends. The region enjoys a temperate climate moderated by the Dordogne River, providing warmth for full ripening yet preserving natural acidity and aromatic finesse. Historically, Saint-Émilion is one of the oldest wine-producing areas in Bordeaux, with UNESCO World Heritage status for its medieval village and unique terraced landscapes.
Château Mangot 2020 pairs beautifully with classic French dishes such as duck breast with cherry sauce, beef fillet with Bordelaise reduction, or lamb cutlets with herbes de Provence. Its supple tannins and ripe fruit also complement earthy mushroom risotto or a platter of fine, aged cheeses like Comté and Saint-Nectaire. If you wish to embrace local tradition, serve it with entrecôte à la bordelaise or confit de canard.
For optimal enjoyment, decant the wine an hour before serving to allow it to breathe and fully express its aromatic complexity. Serve at a temperature of 16-18°C, which will showcase its vibrant fruit, graceful tannins, and delicate oak nuances. This bottle can be enjoyed now for its youthful energy or cellared for a few more years to reveal greater depth and silkiness.
