For Nearly Five Centuries
Together with Figeac and Soutard, Mayne was at the time one of the most important estates in St. Émilion.
It was in fact in 1934 that Jean Nony, a successful wine merchant established in the Chartrons trading district of Bordeaux, acquired the property from Noël Berbudeau.
From Generation to Generation
Upon Jean-Pierre Nony’s passing in 2001, Marie-Françoise, a perfectionist at heart, maintained the course until her two sons followed their father’s footsteps in 2020.
Today, Jean-Antoine, who has been working alongside his mother as estate manager since 2011, and his brother Damien represent the third generation to perpetuate the Nony family legacy, resolutely turned towards the future and excellence.
A Privileged Site
The outhouses adjoining the château were built in the 17th century with stone excavated from regional limestone quarries. The architects sought to protect the château from intrusions and westerly ocean winds by constructing a long building facing due west, whose rhythm is harmoniously broken in its centre by a close, paved semicircular arch through which horse-drawn carriages could ride in.
As for the vineyard of Grand Mayne, it grows in a single unit in an ideal natural amphitheatre on the hillside and at the foot of St. Émilion.
The Team
Intergenerational and working in a family spirit, our team is proud to be able to count on some old hands who have been at Grand Mayne for nearly forty years.
![Equipe](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Equipe-scaled.jpg)
![Brigitte BREUT](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Brigitte-Breut-Préparation-commande-scaled.jpg)
Brigitte BREUT
Order Preparer
![Étienne GRASLAND](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Etienne-Grasland-Vigneron-Tractoriste-scaled.jpg)
Étienne GRASLAND
Vineyard & Tractor Operator
![Jean-François PLUMAS](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Jean-Francois-Plumas-directeur--scaled.jpg)
Jean-François PLUMAS
Estate Director
![Philippe CORDEBART](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Philippe-Cordebart-Jardinier--scaled.jpg)
Philippe CORDEBART
Gardener
![Martine BERNAGAUD](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Martine-Bernagaud-Accueil-Reception-Château-scaled.jpg)
Martine BERNAGAUD
Château Guest Relations & Events Officer
![Philippe OGER](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Philippe-Oger-Responsable-Chai-scaled.jpg)
Philippe OGER
Cellar Manager
![Pierre GAGEY](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pierre-Gagey-Vigneron-Tractoriste-scaled.jpg)
Pierre GAGEY
Vineyard & Tractor Operator
![Pierre-Yves PETIT](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pierre-Yves-Petit-Responsable-Technique-scaled.jpg)
Pierre-Yves PETIT
Technical Manager
![Valérie LAQUAIS](https://grand-mayne.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Valérie-Laquais-Assistante-de-direction-scaled.jpg)
Valérie LAQUAIS
Executive Assistant