# L'Alter-égo (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine du Grand Mayne
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, violet, black cherry, vanilla, chocolate, cloves, leather, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soils.
- Average vine age is 35 years.
- The estate promotes biodiversity in its vineyards.
- 70% of the oak used for aging is new.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and structure, typical of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, pair well with richer proteins. Tannins in the wine can complement the protein in red meats, while the wine's potential fruit and earthy notes can harmonize with herbs and earthy ingredients in dishes.

## 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.