Description
Franc Mayne - Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOC Rouge 2021 75cl
Winery: Franc Mayne
Grape Variety: Merlot
Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Food Pairing: Château Franc Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021 pairs wonderfully with roast duck, grilled lamb, earthy mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses, complementing its rich fruit and elegant structure.
Description: The 2021 Château Franc Mayne is a Saint Emilion Wine from a 7-hectare vineyard, including 5.68 hectares in production, beautifully situated on the appellation's limestone plateau. The vines, averaging 20 years old, are planted on hillsides on clay and sand-over-clay soils.
Nose
The nose combines fruity (cherry) and floral (peony, iris) fragrances with a subtle spicy hint (white pepper). As the tasting progresses, notes of cocoa and dulce de leche are revealed.
Palate
A full attack precedes a precise and fleshy palate. Fine tannins stretch to a persistent finish supported by a beautiful freshness revealing notes of kirsch, fresh cherry and blood orange.
Vinification and aging
Aged in barrels (50% new, 50% in tuns, amphorae and barrels of one wine).
Assembly
Merlot (100%).