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winegenie.com/wine/franc-mayne-2001 · data sheet · generated 2026-09-15

Franc Mayne 2001

750 ml Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10% Bordeaux, France 2001

Franc Mayne 2001 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £47.80 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Bordeaux · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Château Franc-Maybe is a small 6.3-hectare estate situated in Saint-Émilion. The 2001 is a classically medium-bodied and elegant blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc that is now approaching peak maturity.

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