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Meyney 2017

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > St Estèphe
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot

This Saint Estephe Chateau makes wines that are true to the appellation with impressive depth and concentration. Usually modestly priced en primeur. The 51 hectare vineyard is planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Recent vintages have impressed us here. Always performs well in blind tastings.

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Tasting Notes

Tasted blind. Mid ruby colour. Savoury spices, camphor and tobacco together with earthy fruit. Muscular, rich structure. Good bones that are mouth-coating and chewy. The fruit remains intense – bright and red – without being heavy. Sinewy. Perhaps a little too dry to finish but good ambition.
Drink 2027 – 2039

16.5
Thomas Parker MW, JancisRobinson.com, October 2021

This is very nicely done with a lithe yet structured core of dark fruit and round, juicy tannins. Medium to full body, a driven line of acidity and a long finish.

92/93
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2018

The 2017 Meyney is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It jumps with ready-to-go notes of crushed black and red currants, mulberries and fragrant soil, plus wafts of dried sage and charcoal. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright and energetic with a great core of vibrant fruit and a soft textured finish.

92
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, December 2022

This is more proof of the consistency of Meyney. It has clear oak finessing, well held together with a cinnamon dusting and white pepper spicing, giving a gourmet edge with its own character. This feels finessed, contemporary and accomplished; a pretty complete package. This perhaps doesn't quite have the generosity of 2016, as the tannins are a little more tightly-drawn, but this is still good. Retasted several times and it stands out for its quality. Harvested 15 September to 5 October. Hubert de Boüard is consultant, with Anne Le Naour technical director.
Drinking Window 2024 - 2036

92
Jane Anson, Decanter.com, April 2018

Deep cherry red with purple rim. A hint of savoury oak on the nose but plenty of black fruit to hold sway. An inviting and subtle dusty overlay. Pretty oaky on the palate – unusual in this vintage – but the char is quite definite. Just fresh enough but I hope it takes on more flesh before bottling. Tough and charry on the finish.
Drink 2025-2030

15
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2018

The nose has black fruits the palate a mix of black cherry and blackcurrant. The tannins are firm giving mid structure. It fills out a bit at the back slightly more concentrated flavours but the finish is tight and dry. 2025-34

84/87
Derek Smedley MW, DerekSmedleyMW.co.uk, April 2018
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Medium to deep garnet-purple, the 2017 Meyney opens a little broody, giving way to red cherries, black berries and stewed tea scents with a waft of dried herbs. Medium-bodied, the palate is chock-full of vibrant black fruits with ripe, grainy tannins and a refreshing kick to the finish.Drink: 2020-2031

90+
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (March 2020), March 2020

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Meyney features baked cherries, mulberries and plum preserves on the nose with hints of smoked meats and black olives. The palate is medium-bodied, firm, grainy and a little tart with good fruit expression and length.

86/88
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (236), April 2018
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