Château Mangot Château La Brande 2020 Bio

Château La Brande 2020 is a characterful right-bank Bordeaux from Côtes de Castillon, crafted by the same Todeschini family behind the acclaimed Château Mangot in Saint-Émilion. This classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot delivers the depth and elegance Bordeaux lovers expect, with a modern, precise touch. Sourced from organically farmed vineyards (in conversion in 2018) and vinified at Château Mangot, it offers a refined expression of its limestone-clay terroir at a particularly compelling quality-to-price ratio.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Château La Brande 2020 shows a deep, vibrant ruby colour with purple reflections, hinting at its youth and concentration. The nose opens with ripe black cherry and blackberry, followed by plum, cassis and a touch of violets from the Cabernet Franc. Subtle notes of cedar, graphite, baking spice and a faint roasted coffee character reveal its careful élevage in both barriques and larger oak barrels, while a gentle herbal and mineral streak keeps everything fresh. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with supple, velvety tannins and a beautifully polished texture. Juicy dark fruit – black cherry, blackcurrant and damson – is framed by lively acidity and a fine, chalky structure from the limestone-rich soils. Hints of cocoa, tobacco leaf, clove and sweet spice unfold with air, leading into a long, balanced finish where fruit, oak and freshness are in harmony. Enjoyable now with a short decant, it has the structure to evolve gracefully for 8–10 years from vintage, gaining complexity and softer edges over time.

Production
The grapes for Château La Brande 2020 come from the Côtes de Castillon appellation on Bordeaux’s right bank, just east of Saint-Émilion, where clay-limestone slopes provide excellent drainage and natural freshness, ideal for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The vineyards are farmed organically (in conversion at the time of this vintage), with a focus on hand work in the vines and a manual harvest to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes reach the winery. After handpicking, the fruit underwent a second sorting at the cellar before being vatting in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation was carried out with indigenous yeasts (spontaneous fermentation), preserving the natural character of the terroir. The wine was then aged for around 12 months in three distinct lots: one third in traditional barriques, one third in 400-litre oak barrels (both with roughly 40% new oak), and the remaining portion in stainless steel, a combination that builds complexity and texture without overwhelming the fruit.

Food & Serving
This is a versatile Bordeaux that shines with hearty, flavourful dishes. It pairs beautifully with roast lamb, grilled or pan-seared beef, duck breast, and classic bistro fare such as entrecôte with pepper sauce or confit duck. It also works well alongside game birds, mushroom dishes, truffle pasta, roasted root vegetables, and semi-hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda. Serve at 16–18°C; in its youth, a 45–60 minute decant helps the wine open up and soften the tannins. As it ages and the structure mellows, a shorter aeration in the glass or a brief splash decant will be sufficient.

Producer
Château La Brande is part of the Todeschini family’s winegrowing estate, whose flagship property is Château Mangot in the neighbouring, prestigious appellation of Saint-Émilion. Over the years, the family has become known for their meticulous vineyard work, commitment to organic farming and a thoughtful, terroir-driven style that balances ripe fruit with freshness and finesse. By vinifying Château La Brande at Château Mangot, they apply the same rigorous standards and modern techniques to this Côtes de Castillon wine, helping elevate the appellation’s reputation for offering high-quality, characterful Bordeaux at more accessible prices. Their move toward certified organic viticulture and careful, low-intervention winemaking has earned them growing recognition among both critics and enthusiasts seeking authentic right-bank expressions.

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