The 2019 Château Mangot Frères Todeschini Distique (also seen as “Distique 12”) is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru parcel-selection wine from Château Mangot, the Todeschini family estate on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The modern era of the property dates to 1976, and it is now run by Karl and Yann Todeschini. Distique is the brothers’ signature cuvée, released as a numbered series since 2008, and it takes its name and “duality” concept from the Latin poet Ausone’s “Distique” form.

The blend is reported with some variation across sources, but the core idea is consistent: this is an unusually Cabernet-forward Saint-Émilion for the estate, combining Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Tastingbook lists it as 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, while other references cite an even split leaning toward Cabernet (around 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot). One note also describes it as coming from a “2 hectare parcel selection from 5 plots” (Tastingbook).

Élevage is positioned as part of the wine’s identity. It’s described as using new French oak and, notably, amphora—an “atypical use of barrels combined to a too long forgotten amphora aging technique” (Château Mangot). That mix helps explain why Distique often shows both polish and lift.

Professional reviews located for the 2019 vintage come from Tastingbook, and they are strong. Izak Litwar awards an excellent 94 points, calling out “dark and heavy berries,” “green pepper,” and “spicy raspberries,” with a “strong backbone” and a “meaty, persistent finish.” Markus Del Monego MW rates it 92 points, highlighting an “expressive nose” of “ripe plums, blackberries, mulberries, elderberries,” plus “well-structured tannins” and “convincing length.”

Overall, the 2019 reads as a serious, modern Saint-Émilion built around dark fruit, savory accents, and structure, with enough detail and freshness to keep the richness in check. A suggested window noted on Tastingbook is 2020–2035, with about two hours of decanting.