1996 Grand Mayne
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The 1996 Grand Mayne has a rather high-toned bouquet that tries harder than the 1995 but does not quite pull it off, perhaps an imbalance between the fruit and the new oak here. The palate is medium-bodied with a lactic, dark chocolaty entry, but again, the 1995 Grand Mayne demonstrates superior oak integration whilst this feels a little monotone on the finish. Not bad, but it should have been better. Tasted at the Grand Mayne vertical at the property.
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I had this wine three times from bottle, rating it 88 once and 89 twice. I decided to go with the more conservative rating given the wine's backward style. Grand Mayne is one of St.-Emilion's best-run properties. Aside from a couple of hiccups in the early nineties, the quality has been consistently excellent, often outstanding. The 1996 Grand Mayne exhibits a dense purple color, and an attractive nose of white flowers, sweet blackberries, cherries, minerals, and pain grille. It is medium to full-bodied, with excellent depth, an elegant personality, and a clean, mineral-like finish with moderate tannin. New oak is noticeable in the flavors. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2014.
Decent chocolate and smoky vanilla aromas and flavors, but it lacks a core of fruit. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins but a diluted finish. 6,650 cases made. -James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1999
I had this wine three times from bottle, rating it 88 once and 89 twice. I decided to go with the more conservative rating given the wine's backward style. Grand Mayne is one of St.-Emilion's best-run properties. Aside from a couple of hiccups in the early nineties, the quality has been consistently excellent, often outstanding. The 1996 Grand Mayne exhibits a dense purple color, and an attractive nose of white flowers, sweet blackberries, cherries, minerals, and pain grille. It is medium to full-bodied, with excellent depth, an elegant personality, and a clean, mineral-like finish with moderate tannin. New oak is noticeable in the flavors. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2014. Apr 1999, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
The Nony family has been at the helm of this 17-hectare estate for three generations, since the 1930s, but it’s under Jean-Antoine – in charge since 2015 – that quality here has soared.