Château Meyney, St Estèphe, 2023
The giant slaying Chateau Meyney makes a habit of humbling the great names of St Estephe. We managed to taste a sample at Langoa Barton and were once again impressed. Revealing classical aromas of blackberry, gravelly minerals and spices, the palate boasts a core of dark fruit framed by solid tannins. It may not be the most sophisticated wine we tasted, but it will no doubt provide excellent mid-term drinking and may even embarrass some of the bigger names in the appellation...
critic reviews
The touch of Petit Verdot in the main estate wine makes itself felt, with its fragrant spice and deep colour. This has a ton of grip, with baking spice and liquorice, full of character, rose petals and crushed rocks, blackberry fruits. One to look out for, great stuff and great value. 55hl/ yield.
Totally delivers on En Primeur potential, this is one to look out for, full of cocoa bean and slate, with damson and black cherry fruit, lift through the palate, very enjoyable. Hubert de Bouard consultant, CA Grands Crus owner.
The 2023 Meyney has an open, expressive nose with more red fruit than its appellation peers, raspberry and wild strawberry mixed with loam, later hints of blackberry. The palate is medium-bodied, with grainy tannins on the entry. Fine density, showing more grip than in barrel, with an earthy and quite sustained finish. There is promise here.
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Meyney needs a lot of shaking to wake up scents of cassis and fresh raspberries giving way to an undercurrent of sassafras, cedar, and dried herbs. The medium-bodied palate is lively and light on its feet, with soft, well-managed tannins and a spicy kick to the finish. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 12% Petit Verdot.