Château Grand Mayne

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Grand Mayne

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, floral, scented, elegant nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, juicy, nuanced and detailed, long finish. Juicy. Some red fruity notes livens things up. 92-94

2017 Château Grand Mayne

APR 18 Ruby. Blackberries, floral, scented, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, blueberries, anise, juicy, some herbs, long. 89-91

2016 Château Grand Mayne

MAY 19 Ruby. Rich, dark fruity, spices, liquorice and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, rich, big and dense, I enjoyed this more during primeurs. 92

2016 Château Grand Mayne

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, scented, ripe, rich and deep nose, blueberries and bergamot. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, lovely freshness. Playful yet rich and deep, long. 94-96

2015 Château Grand Mayne

APR 16 Ruby. Rich, intense, dark berries, spices and coffee nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, sweet, ripe and rich. 90-92

2014 Château Grand Mayne

JUN 15 Ruby. Vanilla, dark fruits, light scented notes nose, some floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, fresh and lively, cherries, blackberries, good length. 88-90

2013 Château Grand Mayne

APR 14 Deep ruby. Ripe, blackberries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, leaner, fruity finish. 87-89

2012 Château Grand Mayne

APR 13 Deep ruby. Fruity and rich nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fresher feel to it, rich palate, good length. 88-90

2010 Château Grand Mayne

APR 11 Deep ruby, big, some alcohol and ripe berries, sweet style, lacks complexity and refinement. 85-87

2007 Château Grand Mayne
NOV 11 Ruby, dark fruits and vanilla nose, spices. Fresh but heavy fruit. 87

2003 Château Grand Mayne

JUN 13 Ruby. Fruity, some alcohol notes blowing over with air giving a more scented, but still fairly rich nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and fairly easy going, good length. 88

2001 Château Grand Mayne

MAY 19 Magnum. Ruby, garnet rim. Anise, figs, minerals, detailed, scented nose, some coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit driven, blueberries, anise, smooth, elegant and nuanced, long. Served at Jurade dinner. 91