Château Mayne Blanc
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Château Mayne Blanc is a 21-hectare winegrowing estate in the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation. Owned by Charles Boncheau, it produces red wines with vineyard plantings dominated by Merlot.
Identity
Château Mayne Blanc is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lussac, in Gironde. It is owned by Charles Boncheau. Ludovic Labarrere serves as oenologist.
History and philosophy
Château Mayne Blanc was founded in 1961. It was acquired in 2014 by its current owner.
The appellations
The estate's plots are situated within the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château Mayne Blanc is located at 3, Bel-Air, 33570 Lussac. Visitors can contact the estate by telephone on +33 6 87 10 19 45 or by email at ludovic.labarrere@orange.fr. The estate offers tastings and cellar-door sales.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the owner of Château Mayne Blanc and what is its history?
- Château Mayne Blanc is owned by Charles Boncheau, who acquired the property in 2014. Founded in 1961, this winegrowing estate is situated in the commune of Lussac in Gironde. Ludovic Labarrere serves as the estate's oenologist.
- What is the vineyard's surface area and which grape varieties are grown there?
- The vineyard at Château Mayne Blanc covers 21 hectares, with vines averaging 35 years of age. The soils are predominantly clay-loam. Grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%).
- What are the different cuvées produced by Château Mayne Blanc?
- Château Mayne Blanc offers several cuvées, including the flagship Château Mayne Blanc. There is also Cuvée Spéciale, a still red wine whose blend includes Cabernet Franc. Finally, Cuvée Saint-Vincent is a red wine made predominantly from Merlot.
- How are the wines of Château Mayne Blanc vinified and aged?
- Wines at Château Mayne Blanc are crafted with guidance from Derenoncourt Consultants. Ageing is carried out in vats and barrels. For certain cuvées, such as Château Mayne Blanc, ageing takes place in French oak barrels for up to 16 months.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard at Château Mayne Blanc extends over 21 hectares. The vines have an average age of 35 years. The soils are clay-loam. Grape varieties consist of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.
Flagship cuvées
Château Mayne Blanc
The estate's principal cuvée is Château Mayne Blanc. The 2019 vintage was crafted from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, and aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. Production for this vintage reached 59,000 bottles.
Cuvée Spéciale
Cuvée Spéciale is a still red wine. The grape blend for this cuvée includes Cabernet Franc. Ageing takes place in vats and barrels. Production can reach up to 72,000 bottles.
Château Mayne Blanc Cuvée Saint-Vincent
Cuvée Saint-Vincent is a red wine crafted primarily from the Merlot grape variety.
Vinification and ageing
Château Mayne Blanc wines are produced with guidance from Derenoncourt Consultants. Ageing can be carried out in vats and barrels, and for certain cuvées in French oak barrels for a duration of up to 16 months.
- Appellation
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Lussac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Charles Boncheau
- Technical direction
- Ludovic Labarrere
- Surface area
- 21 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 3, Bel-Air, 33570 Lussac-Saint-Emilion
- Phone
- +33 6 87 10 19 45
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
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