Chateau Franc Mayne 2024

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Franc-Mayne is one of the vintage's overachievers. Bursting with aromas of blackberries, cherries and petals, this 100% Merlot cuvée (young Cabernet Franc vines haven't yet entered into production) is medium to full-bodied, layered and impressively textural, with lively acids and a broad, expansive finish."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Loads of chocolate, black cherries, and plums, with hints of licorice, are all over the place here. The wine is round, fruity, and almost polished, with sweet cherries, and strawberries on the palate from start to finish. The wine was made from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2027-2042."

VINUM: "Anfangs etwas dumpf, staubig, rauchig, baut mit Luft aus, zeigt eine dunkle Frucht und florale Noten; gradlinig am Gaumen, kernig, hat Spannung, Rasse und eine sehr gute Länge. Gelungen."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Floral, fruchtiges Bukett nach frischen Kirschen, Waldbeerkonfit klingt an. Schlank, rotbeerig, burgundische Nuancen, frisch strukturiert, zitronige Noten im Finish."