2019 Château Grand Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

This cru has belonged to the Nony family since 1934. Damien and Jean-Antoine Nony now continue the business. For this price, it is difficult to find a better St. Emilion in terms of volume and roundness. The terroir is partly at the foot of the plateau and partly on the plateau itself. Michel Roland and Louis Mitjavile (l'Aurage) are the advisors.

The Château Grand Mayne is matured for 18 months in oak barrels, 60% of which are new. The wine is a blend of 80% Merlot / 20% Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The taste of the wine can best be described as classy and elegant with black cherry and cassis. Opaque purple-black in colour, the 2020 Grand Mayne unfolds slowly in the glass to reveal beautiful notes of ripe black plums, dark chocolate covered cherries and blackberry tart, plus hints of liquorice, cracked black pepper and unsmoked cigars. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with rich black fruit, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and just the right amount of freshness, finishing long and beautifully perfumed.

This is a 1.5 liter magnum.

Source: https://grand-mayne.com "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 aging potential, the recent vintages of Château Grand Mayne are now more open and accessible in their early years. "