Château Franc Mayne - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) 2019 (750ml) Tinta de Pais

Château Franc Mayne - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) 2019 (750ml) Tinta de PaisChateau Franc Mayne is located on the Right Bank of France's Bordeaux wine region, in the commune of Saint Emilion and only a kilometre away from the medieval village. It is managed by Griet and Herve Laviale, who acquired the estate from Georgy Fourcroy in 2004. Under their ownership, the Chateau has been completely renovated as well as the winemaking facilities. Their St. Emilion vineyard is planted 90% to Merlot and 10% to Cabernet Franc. The

Solitude's 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape is wonderfully creamy

average duration of maceration 15 days

near the Breede River mouth and some 250 km east of Cape Town

Needs three or four years of bottle age

plush frame

Powerful red currant and plum flavors shine on the palate

At the foot of Mont Canigou

It’s the entry-level wine but always comes from the cru vineyards and is raised in concrete for six months

thanks to aging in oak barrels

Top wine of the vertical

No sulfur is added during the fermentation (a small dose at bottling only)

the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is expressive