Château Franc Mayne 2019

The opulence and balance of a velvety and fresh Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion

The estate
Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion, Château Franc Mayne benefits from an exceptional location in the prestigious appellation. Owned by the Savare family since 2018, Château Franc Mayne has been propelled by a wave of renewal. The estate stands out for its wine style, revealing the expression of the Saint-Émilion terroir and great freshness.

The vineyard
The vineyard of Château Franc Mayne covers 7 hectares of vines, beautifully located on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, on slopes with clay and sandy clay soils.

The vintage
2019 is a vintage that will surely remain in the estate’s memory. In addition to being an outstanding “9” vintage, 2019 is also the year the estate converted to organic farming while continuing the vineyard restructuring. More than one hectare of vines on the limestone plateau and the upper part of the estate were uprooted. Throughout the vine’s vegetative cycle, the technical teams at Château Franc Mayne intervened according to the organic treatment calendar. This constant vigilance enabled them to successfully overcome nature’s challenges. After a mild winter and a rainy spring, the summer of 2019 was scorching. The harvest began under serene conditions on September 19 and concluded on the 24th.

Vinification and aging
Aging in barrels (50% new barrels, 50% in foudres, amphorae and one-wine barrels).

Grape variety
Merlot (100%).

Characteristics and tasting recommendations for Château Franc Mayne 2019

Tasting

Color
Intense purple color.

Nose
Initially discreet, the nose reveals notes of fresh red berries and dark fruits before giving way to more floral expressions evoking violet and the freshness of licorice.

Palate
On the palate, the wine immediately unfolds with ample substance, structured by dense and delightfully velvety tannins. In the finish, the cru displays a beautiful freshness with saline accents attesting to the minerality of the Saint-Émilion terroir.