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
“This 2016 came very close to being the Favorite, with an intense nose of raspberry, kirsch, and blueberry, accented by subtle notes of coconut. On the palate, it is the epitome of richness and density. Its powerful tannins are well-integrated, and the long finish highlights the fruit. A wine with great potential that combines power and elegance. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) - Delivered in a wooden crate for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding the “Point Relais” delivery method).
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Eye
The red color with purple highlights has a beautiful depth
Nose
An expressive bouquet characterized by vanilla-like woodiness combined with notes of crushed blueberries and a hint of spice
Palate
Perfectly balanced, with remarkable freshness and a lovely tannic structure. It develops aromas of fresh red fruits and finishes with remarkable length.
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2022
Drink before
2035
Production
29,000 bottles
Guard
2040
Food and Wine Pairings
Serve with duck breast or turkey stuffed with chestnuts
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Jean-Pierre Savare, a Parisian businessman and winegrower, acquired this seven-hectare vineyard in early 2018 in partnership with the Cazeneuve family (Château Paloumey, a cru bourgeois in the Haut-Médoc). Martine Cazeneuve has taken over the management of Franc-Mayne. This wine, with its silky body and clean finish, has gained in distinction and depth since the 2018 vintage.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding Wine)
Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This 2016 vintage, with its intense nose of raspberry, kirsch, and blueberry, accented by subtle notes of coconut, came very close to being the Favorite. On the palate, it is the epitome of richness and density. Its powerful tannins are well-integrated, and the long finish lets the fruit shine. A wine with a bright future that combines power and elegance. 2023–2030.
About the estate:
Franc-Mayne, a classified growth since its inception (1959), with a fully renovated 7-hectare vineyard ideally situated on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, was taken over by the Savare family in 2018. 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 the spring of 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-owned company 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 back on track, handed the reins to Pierre Arnald. Technical management remains under the direction of Sophie Mage (formerly of Château Grillet in Condrieu). The transformation of the wine profile has been dramatic. Drawing on a wealth of plots across five distinct terroirs, the new team launched a restructuring program for the vineyard, which is now cultivated organically. The Cabernet Franc vines have been uprooted; they will be replanted once the soil has been cleared of nematodes and parasites, the vine’s enemies. As a result, future vintages will consist solely of “Burgundian-style” Merlot, produced from single-vineyard selections and refined through meticulous winemaking in the cellar. Intimate and refined, Franc Mayne combines the art of hospitality with the winemaking expertise of a classified growth that is sure to make a name for itself.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100 (Exceptional wine)
About the wine:
It offers an elegant and vibrant bouquet of blackcurrant, raspberry, and blackberry, accented by subtle notes of anise and applewood. The finish is subtly lingering, with a hint of wild blackberry that adds texture and energy. Yum. Enjoy now through 2035. - JM
Vinous
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
The 2016 Franc-Mayne offers a distinct bouquet of blackberries, wild strawberries, and flowers (rose petals) that gains intensity with just a few swirls of the glass. Very sensual! On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and well-balanced acidity. It tightens up toward the finish but offers plenty of substance and body. It seems to have developed the length 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 the 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. This structure effectively supports the aromatic expression all the way through the finish. This Franc Mayne stands out for its elegance and its ability to balance power and delicacy. Well done. 2022–2036