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Franc Mayne 2023
St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé
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Ripe black fruits, orange peel, liqourice, cocoa bean, careful construction, attractively measured grilled oak, not the concentration of the 2022 at this property, but it has a more supple appeal, and great to see the consistency in differently-styled vintages. Second year in organic certification. Thomas Duclos consultant since 2018. 50% new oak barrels and 50% of wooden casks and amphoras. Score: 92 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2030-2044 02 May 2024 |
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The 2023 Franc Mayne is a plush, exotic Saint-Émilion. Rose petal, raspberry jam, mocha, licorice and chocolate infuse the 2023 with notable depth. This plush, extroverted Saint-Émilion is quite forward and racy—quite the charmer. Franc Mayne is all Merlot, but it has very strong aromatic and saline signatures that recall Franc. Tasted two times. Score: 92 - 94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2030-2043 30 April 2024 |
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The 2023 Franc Mayne is quite intense on the nose with black cherries, kirsch and light brown spice aromas, though it needs a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. Modest in depth, it’s a bit muscular on the finish that just misses the nuance I have discerned in other vintages. A second bottle is better and shows more precision on the palate. I adjusted my score accordingly. Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2028-2040 29 April 2024 |
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A tight and bright young Franc Mayne with blackberry, currant and orange-peel character. It’s medium-bodied with linear tannins and a vivid finish. Polished character here. Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 24 April 2024 |
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