2022 Franc Mayne

The 2022 Château Franc Mayne is based on 100% Merlot that was raised in 50% new barrels. Spicy black cherries, underbrush, leather, and violet/incense-like notes all define the aromatics, and it's a medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced, concentrated Saint-Emilion that will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 15+ years in cold cellars. I love its complexity, and it develops a terrific sense of minerality with time in the glass.

The 2022 Franc Mayne has a winsome bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and light rose petal scents. It's well defined with neatly integrated oak. The palate is fresh on the entry, with crisp tannins and a touch of graphite infusing the black fruit tones with a clean and precise finish. There's good sapidity here. This is definitely worth seeking out.

Aromas of blackberries and dark cherries with some fresh herbs such as basil follow through to a full body with silky and slightly chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Fine tannin texture at the end. A structured young Bordeaux. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink after 2028.