COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Domaine du Grand Mayne
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Grand Mayne L'Alter-égo 2020 is a red wine from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation in Bordeaux, France, produced by Domaine du Grand Mayne. The vineyard is situated in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, an area known for its clay-limestone soils. Domaine du Grand Mayne emphasizes the importance of terroir, aiming for wines that express their origin. The estate cultivates its vineyards with a focus on biodiversity. The wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with the grapes grown on vines averaging 35 years old.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soils.
Fact 02
Average vine age is 35 years.
Fact 03
The estate promotes biodiversity in its vineyards.
Fact 04
70% of the oak used for aging is new.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grand Mayne L'Alter-égo 2020 undergoes fermentation in thermoregulated wooden and stainless-steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, with 70% being new oak and 30% one-year-old barrels. The estate's approach emphasizes the expression of terroir, with a focus on biodiversity within its vineyards. The wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes.
