The Château Franc Mayne 2018 is a stunning representation of the famous Saint-Émilion region in Bordeaux, France. This vintage exhibits a deep, ruby red colour with a slight purple hue, reminiscent of its youthful nature. On the nose, one is immediately greeted with a bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark plums, and hints of cedar and tobacco. As the wine opens up, notes of vanilla and spice emerge, adding complexity to the aroma. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and velvety, with a luscious texture and well-integrated tannins. The flavours of dark fruits and subtle oak are beautifully balanced, leading to a long and elegant finish. This 2018 vintage from Château Franc Mayne is a true testament to the quality and character of wines from this renowned château. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.
Winemakers Notes
Area
7 hectares
Terroir
Limestone plateau; hillside, clays, sands on clay
Average age of vines
20 years
Grape varieties
90% Merlot - 10% Cabernet franc
Yield
45 hl/ha
Production Château Franc Mayne
: 35000 bottles
2018 harvest
from 11 to 20 September for the Merlot and 17 October for the Cabernet Franc
Alcohol degree in 2018
14,1% vol.
The vintage was marked by extreme and contrasting
climatic conditions with very high humidity followed by a hot and dry summer.
Crop-protection measures and soil maintenance showed the know-howand precision of the teams in the vineyard, and the spraying programme remained judicious.The harvest dates were determined row by row, to
adapt to the specific characters of the terroir.
Simple vinification, respectful of the raw material, revealed all the aromatic character of the vintage.
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Tasting Notes
The Château Franc Mayne 2018 is a stunning representation of the famous Saint-Émilion region in Bordeaux, France. This vintage exhibits a deep, ruby red colour with a slight purple hue, reminiscent of its youthful nature. On the nose, one is immediately greeted with a bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark plums, and hints of cedar and tobacco. As the wine opens up, notes of vanilla and spice emerge, adding complexity to the aroma. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and velvety, with a luscious texture and well-integrated tannins. The flavours of dark fruits and subtle oak are beautifully balanced, leading to a long and elegant finish. This 2018 vintage from Château Franc Mayne is a true testament to the quality and character of wines from this renowned château. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.