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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 2019-2025, Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2019

Dried earth, loamy herbs, Asian spices and assorted red and black fruit characteristics all emerge from the 2008 Chateau Franc Mayne. Medium-bodied, fully mature and charming, it shows more sweet fruit with time in the glass, has nicely integrated acidity, and is a pretty, elegant wine to drink over the coming 5-6 years.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
87-90/100

Wine Spectator

88
88/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

89 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 89/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Aug 2013

14.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 14.5/20 · Drink 2015-2023, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2012

Distinctly gassy on the palate and then a bit drying on the end. Really falls away on the finish. (JR)

88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Drink 2011-2019, Robert Parker, May 2011

While this is a very good effort, I was hoping the 2008 would be slightly better based on previous tastings from the barrel. Its deep plum/garnet color is accompanied by sweet herbal, licorice, black currant and cherry notes, round, elegant, medium-bodied flavors and a soft finish. Consume it over the next 7-8 years.

About the producer

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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