Chateau Franc le Maine Dirty South Saint Emilion Grand Cru Aop 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau Franc le Maine
Label Name:
 
Dirty South Saint Emilion Grand Cru Aop
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux (Right Bank)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90 pts; Natalie MacLean 90/100; Vivino user ratings generally ~4. 0/5; 5%

Tasting Note
Ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, morello cherry) with cocoa, cedar and subtle spice; silky tannins, full-bodied, balanced acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Cheddar, Gouda). Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef short ribs, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation with gentle infusion/maceration; aged 14–18 months in French oak (about 50% new).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Vignobles Bardet (Château Franc Le Maine); family-owned, HVE-certified, modernized since acquisition in 2008.