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2016 Château Grand-Mayne

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September 10, 2023 - $51

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

...features fragrant kirsch, redcurrant jelly and black plums scents with touches of garrigue, mossy bark and Sichuan pepper. Full-bodied, rich and densely laden with vibrant red and black fruits, it has a plush frame and very long, earth-laced finish.

93Vinous / IWC

Fresh, perfumed and nuanced...super-appealing. Sweet red berry, blood orange, mint and flowers add energy to an expressive Saint-Émilion that is texturally rich and also vibrant.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...gives up lots of currant and cassis fruits as well as subtle new oak in its violet and mineral-driven aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, with fine tannins and impeccable balance, it’s seriously impressive.

92Wine Enthusiast

This is a rich and balanced wine. It has generous tannins and ripe black fruits, nothing in excess. Spice and fine acidity in the aftertaste...

91-92James Suckling

Solid density of fruit and velvety tannins to this one. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a fresh finish.

16.5Jancis Robinson

Rich, ripe, flattering nose. Suitably structured so that, although there’s a hint of sweet oak, it’s also reasonably refreshing. Good for right-bank enthusiasts.

PRODUCER

Château Grand-Mayne

Château Grand Mayne is a 42-acre estate in the St.-Emilion appellation. It is a Grand Cru of the St.t-Emilion classification. Grand Mayne’s history goes back to the 16th century, and by the early 19th century the estate included more than 500 acres. But 19th century inheritance laws required that the state be gradually broken up. Today the château enjoys an unusually high altitude at 55 meters above sea level and has an enviable terroir of clay, limestone and iron. Vineyards are planted to 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. About 60,000 bottles are produced annually. The second wine is Les Plantes du Mayne. Robert M. Parker Jr. has called the estate’s wines “some of the most opulent and richest now being made in St.-Emilion….Grand Mayne is one of the up-and-coming stars of the appellation.”

REGION

France, Bordeaux, St.-Émilion

Saint-Émilion is on the east side of the Dordogne River. At 13,400 acres it is one of Bordeaux’s largest appellations, and perhaps its most picturesque. It is also home to what has been called “the garagiste” movement of upstart, tradition-defying winemakers who produce artisanal wines in styles that are unconventional for the appellation. The village of Saint-Émilion dates from the middle ages and it sits on low hills, surrounded by ancient walls. Like its neighbor Pomerol, Saint-Émilion was not included in the famous Bordeaux classification system of 1855. But a century later a ranking system was put in place, and unlike the classification system for the Medoc, the Saint-Émilion system is reviewed every ten years, meaning that estates can be upgraded or downgraded. There are three rankings: Grand Cru Classé, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Premier Grand Cru Classé A, with the final ranking being the best. Such legendary Saint-Émilion estates as Châteaux Ausone and Cheval-Blanc are Premier Grand Cru Classé A, along with Châteaux Pavie and Angélus, both added to the classification in 2012. Wines in this appellation are primarily Merlot, mixed with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.