critic reviews
The 2016 Meyney has a more extrovert, liquorice-scented bouquet that just feels a little garish after the '16 Montrose. Quite high-toned, with touches of inkwell and cassis. The palate is medium-bodied, with sappy black fruit. Structured and quite firm towards the finish, it does not quite have the harmony and fluidity of the best wines in this flight. Yeah, just a little disappointing after it dazzled six years ago, hence the question mark. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
The 2016 Meyney is deep garnet in color. It needs a little coaxing to bring out the lovely blackberry pie, sassafras, and violets scents, followed by cassis and chocolate mint. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is generous and plush, with just enough freshness and a fragrant finish.
Right next door to Montrose, this is another 2016 to look out for, and one that shows the brilliance of St Estèphe. Dark fruits abound, and the wine is full of natural power and exuberance, with fresh acidities. Still young, clearly a good 15 years ahead of it, but can be drunk now. Harvest September 23 to October 14, with an expanded team of 90 pickers in 2016 that allowed for more precision. Hubert de Boüard consultant.
The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Meyney has a nose of cassis, tar, earth and bay leaves with redcurrants. The medium-bodied palate is a little lean and herbal, with firm, grainy tannins.