Château Franc Mayne 2017 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

The nose is slightly closed and offers a fine freshness as well as a small concentration. it reveals notes of cassis, bulb/flowers and more slighlty fleshy berries associated with a hint of black pepper as well as touches of spices and fresh cocoa. The palate is juicy, fruity, well-balanced, fresh and offers a good definition, suavity as well as a fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy cassis and more slightly ripe berries, black cherry associated with touches of liquorice, tonak bean as well as subtle hints of iris/bulb. Tannins are fine and well-built. There is a discreet hint of crushed hazelnut on the aftertaste/persistence.