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Grand Mayne 1998

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Saint-Émilion, France 1998

Grand Mayne 1998 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £80.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.35
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Saint-Émilion · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

This Right Bank property, situated at the heart of the St Émilion appellation as been in the Nony family for three generations and has been a Grand Cru Classé since 1955. The 1998 vintage displays chocolate cherry character, with earthy, smoked nuances.

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