Grand Mayne - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017

Wine Advocate

89

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/17/2020

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Grand Mayne features scents of warm black and red plums, boysenberries and fragrant earth plus wafts of cedar, unsmoked cigars and bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate has a rugged, chewy frame and just enough savory flavors, finishing on a stewed tea note. Drinking Window : 2020 - 2030. 89+

Vinous

90

byAntonio Gallonithe3/11/2020

The 2017 Grand Mayne offers good depth and persistence, but it also feels very compact and dominated by oak and torrefaction notes, alongside dried herbs and menthol. The 2017 is attractive, but it was far more expressive from barrel; let's see where it goes. 90+

Jeb DUNNUCK

90

byJeb Dunnuckthe2/26/2020

Showing well, the 2017 Chateau Grand Mayne reveals a more ruby/purple color as well as complex notes of savory red and black fruits, sandalwood, flowery incense, and spice. With some background oak, medium to full body, and present tannins, it's going to benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years or more.

Le Point

15,5-16

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Floral, fraise écrasée, bouche large, moelleuse, bonne matière, élégant, finale relevée, joli fruit, cerise en finale, belle fraîcheur.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-92

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

Loads of red and black fruits, hints of sandalwood, incense and dried flowers emerge from the 2017 Château Grand Mayne. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, and rounded on the palate, I love its tannin quality. With rock solid mid-palate depth and plenty of length, it should end up being an outstanding wine.

Vinifera

91

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Nez profond sur les fruits mûrs. La bouche est pleine et fraîche, centrée et vineuse, avec une belle longueur. Très jolie réussite.

Vinous

88-91

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

An exuberant, rich wine, the 2017 Grand Mayne is deep, pliant and creamy. Cedar, smoke, licorice, tobacco and grilled herbs give the 2017 striking aromatic layers to play off the luscious fruit. This is a decidedly exotic, sumptuous style, but it all works well, even if the new oak and torrefaction flavor are a bit dominant today. Hopefully aging can take care of some of that. There is quite a bit of potential here, that much is evident. Louis Mitjavile consults. Tasted two times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

This is a sweet, soft, polished, medium-bodied wine. Forward with bright cherries and black raspberries, licorice and just a hint of espresso, the tannins are soft and the finish has a bright, plummy appeal.

Vinous

90-92

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Grand Mayne has quite a powerful, voluminous bouquet with red berry fruit, smoke and truffle aromas, not quite delivering the same level of delineation as the previous vintage but still nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, clean and precise with a fine bead of acidity. It is a lighter style of Grand Mayne compared to the wines of ten years ago, more nimble on its feet. The finish is lively, uncomplicated and quite mineral-driven, completing what is a fine follow-up to the 2016, though this will drink earlier.

Wine Advocate

89-91

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

The 2017 Grand Mayne is deep garnet-purple in color and offers up notions of cassis, red currant jelly and plum preserves with hints of cigar box and incense. Medium to full-bodied, it has a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy.

Decanter.com

89

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

Cloves and tar dominate on the attack, which works well within the vintage framework, but the oak is bit of a prop, meaning that the weight through the mid-palate acts as an anchor rather than propelling you along. There's no doubt that there are some good elements here, and it's a wine that has the potential to unfurl, but be aware that it is struggling a little to find its balance at present.

Drinking Window 2025 - 2038

WeinWisser

18

byRené Gabrielthe4/25/2018

Wine Spectator

89-92

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018

Well-focused, with bright raspberry, plum and red licorice notes racing along, set against a backdrop of brambly structure.—J.M.