From the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Émilion, Château Grand-Mayne 2014 marks a refined and precise expression of the estate’s style. Fragrant and elegant, the nose reveals dried rose petals, incense and pure red berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is structured yet poised, with fine-grained tannins, crisp acidity and a gentle build towards a vivid, lightly spiced finish. Less extracted and more focused than past vintages, it balances ripe fruit with freshness and definition.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Mar 31, 2017
Drink: 2020-2040

The 2014 Grand-Mayne has a fragrant bouquet, perhaps more refined than in recent years with dried rose petals and incense fusing with the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity and a gentle build towards a vivid, lightly spiced finish that maintains impressive delineation, perhaps less extracted and more precise than wines of the past. This is a superb Grand-Mayne that represents a subtle change in tack for the estate—one that this writer approves of. Tasted on three occasions and consistent every time.

James Suckling | JS 92
Published: Feb 13, 2017

The sweet plum-cake aromas match the rich — almost creamy — entry, then the crisp acidity comes through. The dry tannins are a little challenging, but there’s a lot of depth. Needs some time to soften. Try in 2019.

Decanter | D 90
Drink: 2020-2032

Creamy fruit. Supple texture. Little more tender this year. Finely woven tannins. Persistent finish.

Jancis Robinson | JR 17+
Published: Oct 19, 2016
Drink: 2020-2034

Lovely fruit clarity here – bold, sweet but not confected – pure pleasure. Then the palate is surprisingly fierce in tannin, giving a grainy, mouth-coating texture. While the fruit is very tempting to drink now, this is one to lay down for a rainy day. (RH)

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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