Château Franc Mayne Saint-Émilion 2016 - Grand Cru Classé
93/100
Wine Spectator
93/100
Vinous
2*Étoiles
Hachette
17/20
RVF
92/100
Yves Beck
" It came close to Favorite, this 2016 with its intense nose of raspberry, kirsch, and blueberry, underscored by subtle notes of coconut. On the palate, it is archetypal in its fleshiness and density. Its powerful tannins are enveloped and the long finish respects the fruit. A wine with a bright future that combines power and elegance. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) - Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
The red color with purple highlights has a beautiful depth.
Nose
Expressive bouquet characterized by vanilla woodiness combined with notes of crushed blueberries and a hint of spice.
Mouth
Perfectly balanced with remarkable freshness and beautiful tannins. It develops aromas of fresh red fruits and finishes with remarkable length.
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2035
Production
29,000 bottles
Guard
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast or turkey stuffed with chestnuts.
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, consistent with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Jean-Pierre Savare, a Parisian businessman and wine estate owner, purchased this seven-hectare vineyard in early 2018, in partnership with the Cazeneuve family (Château Paloumey, a cru bourgeois in Haut-Médoc). Martine Cazeneuve took over the management of Franc-Mayne. This silky-bodied wine with a clean finish has gained in distinction and depth since the 2018 vintage.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2020 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
It came close to Favorite, this 2016 with its intense nose of raspberry, kirsch, and blueberry, underscored by subtle notes of coconut. On the palate, it is archetypal in its fleshiness and density. Its powerful tannins are enveloped and the long finish respects the fruit. A wine with a bright future that combines power and elegance. 2023-2030.
About the estate:
Franc-Mayne, classified since its inception in 1959, with its 7-hectare vineyard completely renovated and well located on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, was taken over in 2018 by the Savare family. Wine tourism, another specialty of the estate, remains a priority for the new team led by Martine Cazeneuve, with the opening of five guest rooms in spring 2019.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Cité
About the estate:
Thomas Savare, whose family business Oberthur Fiduciaire is one of the world's leading high-security printers, took over the estate on behalf of the family, entrusting its management to Martine Cazenave, who, after getting the château up and running, handed over the reins to Pierre Arnald. Technical management remains in the hands of Sophie Mage (formerly of Château Grillet in Condrieu). The change in the wine's structure has been dramatic. Taking advantage of a handful of plots across five terroirs, the new team has launched a program to restructure the vineyard, which is now cultivated organically. The Cabernet Franc vines have been pulled up and will be replanted once the soil has been cleared of nematodes and parasites, which are enemies of the vine. As a result, future vintages will be exclusively Burgundy-style Merlot, produced from selected plots and carefully crafted in the cellar. Intimate and refined, Franc Mayne combines the art of hospitality with that of winemaking to produce a classified growth that is sure to make a name for itself.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100 (Exceptional wine)
About wine:
It offers an elegant and dynamic sensation of blackcurrant, raspberry, and blackberry, accentuated by light notes of anise and apple wood. The finish is subtly grippy, with a hint of bramble that adds texture and energy. Yum. Drink now through 2035. - JM
Vinous
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Franc-Mayne 2016 presents a precise bouquet of blackberries, wild strawberries, and flowers (rose petals) that gains intensity with just a few swirls of the glass. Very sensual! The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and well-balanced acidity. It tightens towards the finish but offers plenty of substance and body. It seems to have acquired the persistence I was looking for 12 months ago. Great potential. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. 2022-2040
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Purple with violet highlights. Franc Mayne's bouquet is complex and subtle. I detect notes of pepper, black berries, and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and juicy. The tannins are elegant, well-integrated, and in harmony with the structure. The structure supports the aromatic expression well, right through to the finish. This Franc Mayne stands out for its elegance and its ability to combine power and delicacy. Bravo. 2022-2036