Rotweine
2022
75 cl
93-95
Antonio Galloni
Vinous
The 2022 Franc Mayne (100% Merlot) is superb. Dense and ripe, the 2022 impresses with its energy and overall tension. I especially admire the energy here. Dark fruit gravel cedar and tobacco, with blood orange and rose petal accents. This could turn out to be special. 04/2023
91-93
Neal Martin
Vinous
The 2022 Franc Mayne has an attractive nose with dark cherries, iodine and light floral scents. The oak is nicely incorporated. The palate is rounded on the entry with a slightly viscous texture. Lots of concentration is packed into this Saint-Émilion, but it retains balance and delivers a sumptuous sweet finish. Lovely. 04/2023
93-95
William Kelley
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate
Superb as the 2020 was, the 2022 Franc-Mayne appears to represent still another step up in quality for this seven-hectare clay-limestone terroir. Offering up aromas of dark berries, plums, raw cocoa, violets and bay leaf, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, with a pure and vibrant core of fruit, supple tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. The label marks this estate's first year of organic certification. 04/2023
92-94
Jeb Dunnuck
Jeb Dunnuck
Beautiful aromatics of red, blue, and black fruits, as well as tobacco and leafy herbs, emerge from the 2022 Château Franc Mayne, a youthful, unevolved, yet pure, concentrated 100% Merlot barrel sample. The tannins here are ripe and nicely integrated, and it has plenty of mid-palate depth as well as outstanding length, all pointing to this being a brilliant wine in the vintage. Tasted twice. 05/2023
94
Jean-Marc Quarin
Jean-Marc Quarin
Couleur intense, pourpre, aux reflets noirs. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr. Profond. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, parfumé au milieu, avec de la classe dans le déroulé, le vin se développe puissant en finale et sans cesse velouté. Très belle longueur. Je n'ai jamais vu pareille pulpe dans ce cru. 100 % merlot. Degré d’alcool : 14°5 – pH : 3,45. Rendement : 37 hl/ha. 04/2023
93-94
James Suckling
James Suckling
A fresh and bright pure merlot with velvety tannins. Always in place. Some salt and chalk, too. Medium to full body. Made from organically grown grapes 04/2023