Chateau Franc le Maine Saint Emilion Grand Cru Aop 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau Franc le Maine
Label Name:
 
Saint Emilion Grand Cru Aop
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 91%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C


Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and blackcurrant with morello cherry, cocoa and cedar. Plush, velvety texture with silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, slightly toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast rack of lamb, beef tournedos, roast pork with prunes, aged hard cheeses, chocolate desserts. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ beef, braised short ribs, rich mushroom hotpots.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, temperature-controlled fermentation, cuvaison, then aged 12–18 months in French oak barrels; bottled after light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Vignobles Bardet (Château Franc Le Maine), acquired by Sylvie and Philippe Bardet in 2008; estate practices include drainage improvements and HVE environmental certification.