2025 Grand Mayne (St-Emilion)
Secondary Description
62% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc
The ongoing replanting programme at Grand Mayne is bringing the proportion of Cabernet Franc back to the levels of the 1950s, both for reasons of soil suitability and as a hedge against global warming. In 2025, while yields were lower on the Merlot, the Cabernet Franc overperformed, leading to it forming a full 38% of this year’s blend. Owner Jean-Antoine Nony told us how worried he was in baking mid-August, till the late month rains kicked in and brought final alcohol levels down to a moderate 13.4%. There is no sense of the heat of the year in this attractively put-together wine. It is full of plum and blackberry notes, supported by smooth tannins, good (not cutting) acidity and a refreshing, underlying minerality. Everything is in place for an excellent evolution. (NT 05/05/26)
The ongoing replanting programme at Grand Mayne is bringing the proportion of Cabernet Franc back to the levels of the 1950s, both for reasons of soil suitability and as a hedge against global warming. In 2025, while yields were lower on the Merlot, the Cabernet Franc overperformed, leading to it forming a full 38% of this year’s blend. Owner Jean-Antoine Nony told us how worried he was in baking mid-August, till the late month rains kicked in and brought final alcohol levels down to a moderate 13.4%. There is no sense of the heat of the year in this attractively put-together wine. It is full of plum and blackberry notes, supported by smooth tannins, good (not cutting) acidity and a refreshing, underlying minerality. Everything is in place for an excellent evolution. (NT 05/05/26)
Producer
Origin
St-Emilion, Right bank, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Merlot
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Score
92 points, Jane Anson, janeanson.com, April 2026
92-94 points, Yohan Castaing, robertparker.com, April 2026
93-95 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2026
93-95 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 2026
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| Stock in Warehouse | - | |
| Stock on Order* | - | |
| Price ib | £165.00 | |
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| *Estimated date for Stock on Order: 01 June 2028 | ||
Media Reviews
Jane Anson
Sugar-dusted almonds, rose petals, gentle and lilting, chalky tannins, mouthwatering not overly aggressive acidity, enjoyable. 3.55 pH. Harvest September 4 to 18. 40% new oak, Jean-Antoine Nony, an estate with a lot of work happening over the past few years in vineyard and cellar, Derenoncourt Consultants as of the 2024 vintage. 92 points
Yohan Castaing
The 2025 Grand Mayne reveals a fresh, expressive bouquet of dark berries, cassis and mulberries, becoming more floral with aeration. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s supple and enveloping, with a velvety texture and a refined, well-defined tannic frame, concluding with a fresh, elegant finish marked by dark berry nuances. This is a more restrained, finely tuned expression than in previous vintages, aligning closely with the estate’s recent stylistic evolution. 92-94 points
Antonio Galloni
The 2025 Grand Mayne is impressive. Dark, layered and vibrant, Grand Mayne has so much to offer. Dark-toned fruit, new leather, licorice, mocha and a kiss of French oak all meld together in the glass. This big, broad-shouldered Saint-Emilion displays very fine balance and tons of character. Tasted two times. 93-95 points
Neal Martin
The 2025 Grand Mayne is very refined and poised on the nose, fresher than many of its Right Bank peers, with red berry fruit, cedar and subtle sous-bois scents. The palate is framed by very supple tannins, matched by a keen line of acidity, lightly spiced, very cohesive, with a prolonged and elegant finish. Just a great Saint-Émilion 2025 that should age with style. 93-95 points