Château Grand Mayne
Filia de Grand Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2025-2031).
As of May 2026, the 2019 Filia de Grand Mayne has been open for drinking since 2023 and is now comfortably settled in its main drinking window, which runs through 2031. Seven years from harvest, the wine has shed any residual primary tightness and presents with lovely integration across fruit, oak, and acidity. The blackberry and plum fruit remains vibrant, the vanilla and spice from the oak aging is thoroughly woven in, and the tannins have softened to a polished, inviting texture. This is excellent drinking right now, with enough structure to continue evolving through the mid-2020s. There is no urgency to rush through your bottles, but there is equally no benefit in waiting beyond 2031. An hour in a decanter will open the nose and add freshness to the palate.
The ‘19 Filia de Grand Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
A polished, fruit-forward Saint-Emilion Grand Cru from a stellar vintage, drinking beautifully now through 2031.
Drinking window
Tasting note
The 2019 Filia de Grand Mayne opens with a generous bouquet of ripe blackberry compote, bruised plum, and a ribbon of violet that lifts the nose and keeps it fresh. Oak aging contributes sweet vanilla, a whisper of baking spice, and a subtle pencil-shaving dryness that adds structure without crowding the fruit. On the palate the wine is full-bodied yet approachable, its tannins well-formed and covered by the generous Saint-Emilion fruit of the warm 2019 growing season. The mid-palate delivers layers of dark cherry preserve, cassis, and a hint of cocoa powder, while the finish stretches long and carries a fine mineral lift characteristic of the Grand Mayne limestone terroir. The second wine of Chateau Grand Mayne, Filia offers the estate's hallmark richness in a more accessible format, with enough substance to develop gracefully in bottle over the next several years. Acidity is bright and well-integrated, balancing the considerable fruit weight and ensuring the wine finishes clean and inviting rather than heavy. A polished, expressive Saint-Emilion Grand Cru for drinking now or holding through the peak window.
The 2019 vintage
The 2019 Bordeaux growing season delivered one of the finest vintages in recent memory for the Right Bank, including Saint-Emilion. After a mild, wet spring, summer arrived warm and sunny with well-timed rainfall that kept vines in balance. The harvest took place in optimal conditions, yielding grapes with excellent ripeness, concentration, and natural acidity. In Saint-Emilion the warm season particularly favored Merlot, producing wines of generous fruit, suave tannins, and expressive aromatics. The vintage is widely regarded as outstanding for the appellation and has already shown remarkable consistency across producers of all levels.
About Château Grand Mayne
Chateau Grand Mayne is a respected Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe estate whose vineyards sit on the plateau and slopes northwest of the town. The estate has been reliably producing concentrated, structured Right Bank Bordeaux for decades. Filia de Grand Mayne serves as the second wine, offering a more accessible entry point to the Grand Mayne style while maintaining the estate's commitment to ripe, expressive fruit and careful oak integration. The property emphasizes traditional Bordeaux winemaking with modern precision.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted rack of lamb with herb crust
The wine's dark fruit and well-integrated tannins pair naturally with the rich, savory lamb, while the oak spice echoes the herb crust.
Duck breast with cherry reduction
The plum and blackberry notes in the wine align beautifully with cherry-based sauces, creating a harmonious fruit-to-fruit pairing.
Aged hard cheese such as Comté or aged Gouda
The fine tannins and lingering finish stand up to the richness of aged cheese without overpowering its complexity.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 16 to 18 degrees C (61 to 64 degrees F)
- Decanting
- Decant 45 to 60 minutes before serving to allow the nose to open and the palate to gain freshness.
- Cellar Storage
- 12 to 14 degrees C (54 to 57 degrees F)
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
Is the 2019 Filia de Grand Mayne ready to drink now?
Yes. The wine entered its drinking window in 2023 and is in excellent shape as of May 2026. Decanting for an hour will bring out the best.
How long can I cellar this wine?
The peak window runs through 2031, with the hard decline around 2036. Enjoy it over the next five years for the fullest pleasure.
What grape varieties are in Filia de Grand Mayne?
As a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, the blend is dominated by Merlot with supporting roles from Cabernet Franc and possibly a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon.
How does Filia relate to the Grand Mayne grand vin?
Filia is the second wine of Chateau Grand Mayne, offering similar terroir expression in a more approachable style with slightly lower oak and tannin intensity.