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Chateau Franc Maillet 2020 – Pomerol – Red
French winesBordeauxChâteau Franc Maillet 2020 stands as one of the most sought-after wines from the renowned Pomerol region.
Enjoy this classy and elegant wine at an excellent price.
Distributed by Maison Tanase, Château Franc Maillet is highly recommended by Bettane & Desseauve, Le Guide Hachette des Vins, and La Revue du Vin de France.
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Description
Buy online Château Franc Maillet – a delicious red wine from Pomerol with a round, rich, and intense palate.
Château Franc Maillet is a well-balanced red wine from Pomerol with silky tannins and rich black fruit aromas.
Aged 12 months in French oak barrels.
History
The Château Franc-Maillet is part of the G.Arpin Vineyards, a Bordeaux family estate with a long history of winemaking at the Maillet location, just a few kilometers from the village of Pomerol.
The estate traces its origins back to the post-World War II period when Jean-Baptiste Arpin, returning from the war, purchased vineyard plots around Pomerol. Over the years, the property has expanded and now spans 36 hectares.
The G.Arpin Vineyards are represented in all four appellations of the region: Pomerol (Château Franc-Maillet), Lalande-de-Pomerol (Château Vieux Gachet), Saint-Emilion (Château La Fleur Chantecaille), and Montagne-Saint-Emilion (Château Gachon).
Viticulture
Château Franc-Maillet is produced in the Pomerol appellation, one of the finest terroirs in the Bordeaux region.
Cultivated on a 5.10-hectare surface, this small vineyard yields rare and high-quality wines.
The chateau’s vines have an average age of 32 years. They grow on well-drained gravelly to siliceous-gravelly soils, benefiting from excellent sun exposure.
Winemaking
This Château Franc Maillet from Pomerol is made with 2 grape varieties: 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
The significant percentage of Merlot gives wines that are round, elegant, with plenty of body and fruit.
The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, imparting beautiful lightly wooded notes to this wine, which still maintains predominant flavors of violet, black cherry, Morello cherry, ripe plums, and red currants.
Tasting
Tasting Notes
Château Franc-Maillet 2020 reveals a deep, youthful ruby robe with black reflections. The expressive nose offers ripe small fruits, Morello cherry, subtle wood, sweet spices, and the iconic violet note typical of Pomerol.
On the palate, it is round, dense, and generous, with silky tannins and a long velvety finish enhanced by mineral freshness and hints of stone fruit from gravelly soils. A perfect balance of power and elegance.
Serve at 15–17°C to allow its full aromatic range to unfold.
Food Pairing
This exceptional Pomerol red wine pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, stews, and barbecue dishes. It shines with rabbit, roasted pork, and refined cuisine, making it ideal for both gourmet dinners and festive occasions.
Additional information
| Weight | 1,7 kg |
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