92-94

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

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. 04/2024

90-92

Neal Martin

Vinous

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. 04/2024

91-93

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Exhibiting aromas of raspberries, sweet cherries, baking spices and licorice, the 2023 Franc-Mayne is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with good depth at the core, a suave, seamless profile and a mineral, mouthwatering finish. 04/2024

91-93+

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

All Merlot raised in 50% new barrels and 50% foudre and amphora, the 2023 Château Franc Mayne sports a healthy ruby/purple hue as well as attractive aromatics of ripe black cherries, red plums, iron, smoked earth, and chocolate. Medium-bodied on the palate, it brings solid depth of fruit and concentration, has building yet finely polished tannins, and the juicy, lively, yet ripe style of the vintage. Tasted twice. 05/2024

91

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et pourpre. Nez intense, au fruité mûr. Nuances de fruits noirs sur fond de truffe. Ample à l'attaque, puis juteux, frais et pourtant mûr au milieu, le vin évolue tout à la fois charnu et tendre. Finale pour l'instant un peu discrète. Longueur normale. 100 % merlot. Degré d'alcool : 13,7°. Production : 25 000 bouteilles. 04/2024

93-94

James Suckling

James Suckling

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. 04/2024