Château Franc le Maine, “Dirty South,” Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP 2016 White Wines • 28% Merlot

• 28% Merlot

fruit-forward vintage

and with moderate humidity—the wine can evolve over the next 3 to 5 years

The château is named after Sir John Talbot

combined with the unique soil composition

Château Franc le Maine, “Dirty South,” Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP 2016 White Wines • 28% MerlotWinery Background and History: Chteau Franc le Maine is a notable estate within the Saint milion Grand Cru appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate is part of Vignobles Bardet, a family owned operation with a winemaking heritage dating back to 1704. The Bardet family is committed to sustainable viticulture, implementing practices such as grass cover between vine rows, hedging around plots to restore natural ecosystems, and utilizing geothermal