Construction of the estate XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of initial construction of the castle.
18 décembre 2015
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 18 décembre 2015 (≈ 2015)
Protection of the facades and roofs of the estate.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Domaine du Château Grand Mayne: the domain comprising the facades and roofs of the house and the communes, excluding interiors and contemporary constructions of plots AM 72 and 73 (box AM 70, 72, 73): inscription by decree of 18 December 2015
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Origin and history
Château Grand Mayne is a historic monument located in Saint-Émilion, in the department of Gironde (33), in New Aquitaine. Built in the 18th century, this wine estate embodies the architecture and history of the great wines of the region. Its facades and roofs, as well as those of the communes, were protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 2015, highlighting its heritage importance.
The estate, whose precise address is 1 Le Grand Mayne, 33330 Saint-Émilion, extends over plots AM 70, 72 and 73, excluding interiors and contemporary constructions. Owned by a private company, it is representative of the large wine estates of Saint-Émilion, a region renowned for its wines for centuries. The location of the castle, although documented, is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5/10), according to the available data.
The inscription of Grand Mayne Castle as a Historic Monument by order of 18 December 2015 marks an official recognition of its architectural and historical value. This classification specifically concerns the facades and roofs of the house and commons, reflecting the importance of preserving the characteristic exterior elements of this period. No information is available on opening the domain to the public, renting rooms or the presence of guest rooms.
Saint-Émilion, where the castle is located, is an emblematic commune of the Gironde, known for its wine heritage and medieval history. In the 18th century, this region was marked by a rural economy dominated by viticulture, with areas such as Grand Mayne playing a central role in wine production and trade. The large estates of the time often served as residences for landowners while sheltering agricultural and wine-making activities.
Monuments such as Grand Mayne Castle bear witness to the architectural and social evolution of the region. At that time, wine-growing properties were places of economic power, where the influences of local elites and growing wine-making techniques intersected. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the organization of the territories and activities that shaped the identity of New Aquitaine.
