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Score 87-88/100 · Drink 2001-2017, Robert Parker, Apr 2001

The deep purple-colored 1999 is an impressive effort from Franc-Mayne. It possesses sweet tannin, and a luscious, concentrated, multilayered mid-palate, abundant quantities of black fruits intermixed with smoke, licorice, and earth. Dense, opulent, and full-bodied, with admirable sweetness, it will be delicious upon release, and last for 15-16 years.

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87
87/100

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88
87-88/100

Robert Parker

87
85-88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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85 - 88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 85-88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Bright deep ruby. Cassis, blackberry, violet and spice on the nose. Shows decent texture but comes across as stubbornly grapey and primary, with a note of shoe polish. Finishes with tongue-clenching tannins. Seems rather heavily extracted.

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Franc Mayne
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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