Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Feb 23
The 2019 Meyney has a divine bouquet, so pure and winsome with floral red berry scents, beautifully integrated new oak and superb precision. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy to the point where you can almost overlook the backbone of this Saint-Estèphe. It could have been blowsy, yet it retains superb balance and feels luxuriant and long on the finish. This is a stellar showing easily eclipsing its performances either in barrel or just after bottling. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2055
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 01 May 23
A blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and 16% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Meyney is deep garnet-purple in color. It gives up notes of cedar and pencil lead over a core of crushed blackcurrants, kirsch, and wild blueberries with a touch of Sichuan pepper. The medium-bodied palate is lively and chewy, with just enough fruit and a savory finish.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2039
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 07 Apr 22
Aromas of sweet cherries and berries mingled with tobacco, loamy soil and petals introduce the 2019 Meyney, a medium to full-bodied, seamless and lively wine with fine depth at the core, powdery tannins and an attractive sense of completeness. This is an understated but charming Saint-Estèphe that has turned out nicely in bottle.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2045
17.5
Jancis Robinson James Lawther - 22 Jun 23
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Petit Verdot. 46.2 hl/ha. Harvested 24 September to 11 October. Deep crimson to the rim. Bright and fresh on the nose. Dark fruit with a minty note but still relatively closed. Hints at complexity. Smooth, suave texture, the tannins very fine. More freshness than 2018. Firm, long finish. Balanced. Promises well for the long term. (JL)
Drinking Date: 2027 - 2048
Saint-Estèphe Fine Wine

Saint-Estephe

Saint-Estèphe, a prestigious Bordeaux appellation in the northern Médoc, is known for robust, full-bodied red wines primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. These wines are deeply coloured, with firm tannins and rich flavours of dark fruits, earth, and spice, making them structured and age-worthy. Top producers include Château Cos d'Estournel, Château Montrose, and Château Calon-Ségur. The region's gravelly and clay-rich soils contribute to the wines' distinctive character and complexity.