Château Franc le Maine, “Dirty South,” Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP 2016 White Wines The Ratcliffe family acquired the

The Ratcliffe family acquired the estate in 1964

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

combined with the unique soil composition

Château Cantemerle’s vineyards cover approximately 90 hectares

• 28% Merlot

Château Franc le Maine, “Dirty South,” Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP 2016 White Wines The Ratcliffe family acquired theWinery 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