Chateau Mayne Vieil Fronsac
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Bright and intense red. Aromas of red fruits, spice, and wood. Supple, round and long on the palate. The aromas are reflected on the palate with notes of red fruits, spices, and oak This intense, rich Merlot-based wine is full of ripe tannins, with layers of black fruits balanced by acidity. The tannins show that the wine is still young.
| SKU | F-CGM-MV |
|---|---|
| AWN Wine Style | |
| MEM | No |
| AWN Wine Style | Medium Bodied Red |
| Short Tasting Notes | Red Fruits. Baking Spice. Good Acidity. Supple, Round & Long. |
| Why AWN Pick This Wine | A rare Bordeaux non blend. |
| Recognitions | 90pts – Wine Enthusiast |
| Food Pairing | Roast Pork, Poultry, Pork, Cold Cuts |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Country | France |
| VARIETAL - RED GRAPES | Merlot |
| Region | Fronsac |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Earth Friendly | - |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
The vineyards of Chateau Mayne Vieil in Fronsac are established on the beautiful rolling hills overlooking the Dordogne river. The history of the estate can be traced back to the 1500s when it was owned by the de Paty family - Equerry de Paty, Lord of Mayne-Vieil built the large cellars in the 17th century.
In 1860, the elegant house still presiding over the vineyard was completed by the Fontemoing family, wine merchants from Libourne who owned the estate from 1732. The Fontemoing's established the vineyard in Fronsac, and through advanced production techniques succeded in selling wines at a higher price than those of neighbouring St Emilion for over 50 years.
Since 1918 the vineyard has been owned by the Séze family, who restored and reconstructed the estate after World War 1, attaching great importance to producing high-quality red wines.
