Lush and expressive, the 2019 Grand Mayne shows off Saint-Émilion’s charm with layers of black cherry, violet, spice, and cocoa. Silky yet structured, it blends Merlot and Cabernet Franc into a rich, mouth-coating wine that’s full of energy and finesse. Delicious now, but worth the wait.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Nov 30, 2022

This has a perfumed, pretty nose of dried violets, cloves, blackberries, chocolate cherries and tobacco leaves. Full-bodied with firm, fine and powdery tannins. Mouth-coating and expansive, with sweet spice to close. Drink after 2024.

Decanter | D 92
Published: Jan 5, 2022
Drink: 2024-2038

Intense and full of character on the nose. Excellent energy here - the fruit is bright and upfront though gets a little overwhelmed by the supple tannins that come in almost straight away. You can feel the liquorice and dark chocolate edges to the black fruit which give the overall frame texture and depth and it has freshness throughout. Just needs time to soften.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: Aug 11, 2022
Drink: 2022-2045

This estate's proprietor, Jean-Antoine Nony, is a passionate wine lover with a fine palate, so when he asked me to revisit the 2019 Grand Mayne, I was happy to oblige his request. Offering up notions of sweet black fruits and blueberry preserve framed by a generous application of creamy, spicy new oak, the wine is full-bodied, rich and textural, with a lavish core of ripe fruit, impressively lively acids and a long, vanillin-laden finish where powdery tannins assert themselves much more gently than was the case six months ago. While it is indeed somewhat less extracted than I had perceived, it remains somewhat jammy and creamy, and even if it's a well-made effort in this style, I can't help but think that the site could deliver more.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16
Published: Jan 17, 2023
Drink: 2027-2042

Tasted blind. Sweet, fairly simple nose and relatively light palate impact. Inky/minerally Cabernet Franc-y. Quite racy and refreshing. Distinctive.

Grand-mayne.com

Description : "A wine must reflect its terroir, its origins. We strongly believe that the uniqueness of the vineyard’s location is fundamental in the conception of a great wine. There can never be a great wine without a great vineyard." Jean-Antoine & Damien NONY In this respect, the wines of Château Grand Mayne are completely expressive of their place of origin. They are proud representatives of the best terroirs of the western hillside and foot of St. Émilion, composed of clay and limestone. A subtle blend of merlot and cabernet franc, the wines of Grand Mayne combine the power of fruit, elegant tension and finesse. Known for their excellent ageing potential, the recent vintages of Château Grand Mayne are now more open and accessible in their early years.
Appellation : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Typical Blend : 80% Merlot / 20% Cabernet Franc
Soil Type : Clay-limestone on the hillside and, at its foot, on clay soil
Vine Age : 35 years
Maturing : 18 months in barrels (70% new – 30% 1-year)
Surface Area : 17 ha (14.5 ha in production)
Vinification : Thermoregulated wooden and stainless-steel vats