Chateau Franc le Maine, Dirty South, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOP 2016

60 % Merlot , 40 % Cabernet Franc

Gentle soaks using new-generation tanks that keep the cap down in the Juice, promoting extraction of silky skin tannins. Substantial investments into microbiological research to select the best native yeasts. Aged for 14 to 18 months depending on the vintage.

Ageing: 50 % of new wood and 50% one year old barrels