Château Grand Mayne 2018

The character of a charming and powerful great Red wine from Saint-Émilion

The estate
Le Château Grand Mayne is a true ship amid a sea of vines in the heart of Saint-Émilion. Erected in the 15th century, it did not become a wine estate until the 17th century with the Laveau family, who brought the vineyard and property to its peak in the 18th century. In 1934, the Nony family took over the wine estate and undertook major renovation works. Today, the Nony family, still at the helm of Château Grand Mayne, maintains this member of Bordeaux’s wine elite.

The vineyard
Planted on a clay-limestone hillside and at the foot of a clay slope, this vineyard of Saint-Émilion covers 17 hectares, of which 14.5 are in production.

Winemaking and aging
Fermentation in wooden vats and temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Aged in barrels for 18 months. 60% new barrels, 40% once-used barrels.

Blend
Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%).

Characteristics and tasting recommendations for Château Grand Mayne 2018

Tasting

Color
Beautiful color with a deep purple hue.

Nose
Intensely aromatic, the bouquet opens with notes of ripe black fruits, plum and fruitcake, evolving towards floral and slightly minty nuances. The minerality of the clay-limestone soils of Saint-Émilion is clearly evident, with chalky notes.

Palate
Generous, the palate unfolds generously, presenting a concentrated structure and powerful tannins. The bright acidity of the wine guides the development on the palate with elegance, while the palate stretches into a persistent finish with spicy and fruity flavors.