2016 Grand-Mayne Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JL 94 WA 94 JD 93 TWI 93 WE 93 DC 92 JS 92
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, September 2019

With truffle notes to kick this off, the wine is plush, polished, pure and fresh. Medium/full bodied with sweet, fresh, dark cherries at its core, and soft, elegant textures on the palate, the wine needs a few years in...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2018

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Grand Mayne features fragrant kirsch, redcurrant jelly and black plums scents with touches of garrigue, mossy bark and Sichuan pepper. Full-bodied, rich and densely laden...
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, February 2019

The 2016 Château Grand Mayne is a beauty and could turn into a real superstar with 3-4 years of bottle age. This deep ruby-colored effort gives up lots of currant and cassis fruits as well as subtle new oak in its violet...
TWI 93

The Wine Independent, December 2022

Deep garnet in color, the 2016 Grand Mayne leaps with vibrant notions of black and red cherries, ripe juicy plums, and boysenberries, plus suggestions of tilled soil, bay leaves, and cast-iron pan. The full-bodied palate...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, April 2017

(91–93 points) Barrel Sample. 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 show the wine has a good medium-term future.
DC 92

Decanter, March 2023

Smoky sweet spice with juicy, ripe red berries on the nose. The core of liquorice and star anise is supported by plump, fleshy vibrant loganberry and raspberry fruit. Fresh, chewy fig on the finish. Youthful and classy...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, April 2017

(JS91-92 points) Solid density of fruit and velvety tannins to this one. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a fresh finish.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2016 Grand-Mayne, a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint-Émilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France, presents a compelling profile for enthusiasts of red wines. This wine, produced by Grand-Mayne, is bottled with a cork closure and boasts an alcohol content of 14.5%.

Esteemed wine critics have praised this vintage for its depth and character. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 94, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown noting its "medium to deep garnet-purple" color and a bouquet featuring "fragrant kirsch, redcurrant jelly, and black plums," complimented by "garrigue, mossy bark, and Sichuan pepper." She described it as full-bodied with a plush frame and a long, earthy finish.

James Suckling offered a score of 92, highlighting the wine's "solid density of fruit and velvety tannins." He emphasized its medium to full body, chewy tannins, and fresh finish, suggesting a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.

Vinous echoed these sentiments with a score of 93, as Antonio Galloni described the wine as "fresh, perfumed, and nuanced," with sweet red berry, blood orange, mint, and floral notes. Galloni appreciated its "texturally rich and vibrant" nature and highlighted its "real character."

Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine 93, calling it "a beauty" with potential to become "a real superstar" with additional aging. He praised its "lots of currant and cassis fruits" alongside "subtle new oak" and "violet and mineral-driven aromas and flavors." He noted its impeccable balance and predicted it could age well for two decades.

Wine Enthusiast's review, providing a score range of 91–93, described the wine as "rich and balanced" with "generous tannins and ripe black fruits." The review highlighted its spice, fine acidity, and promising medium-term future.

Jeff Leve, with a score of 94, added to the chorus of praise, pointing out the wine's truffle notes and its "plush, polished, pure and fresh" quality. He recommended giving it a few years in the bottle for optimal enjoyment.