CHÂTEAU MEYNEY
2014 Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Saint Estèphe
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| District | Left Bank |
| Sub-district | Haut Médoc |
| Village | Saint Estèphe |
| Classification | Cru Bourgeois Supérieur |
| ABV | 14% |
For the last few years there have been some promising signs here and seeing where it is, on a decent 'croupe' of gravel overlooking the river just south of Montrose, it always seems a little surprising they cannot do even better here on a regular basis. Perhaps they are now getting on a roll. Following a good effort for 2013, they have pulled out a cracker this year. Still Saint Estèphe in style, but with lovely weight and fruit density. There is a creamy, rich feel, gently seasoned with lovely pepper and just a tad of sophisticated vanilla and oak spice. Rating: 91 L&S (Apr 2015)
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The insider's St Estephe thanks to its location directly next to Château Montrose (although on fairly different terroir, with more clay in the gravel-dominant soils). One of the sleeper hits of the vintage, and it is just starting to open up at eight years old. Inky ruby in colour, still young in expression, keeping the focus on dark bitter chocolate, a little earthy, old school St Estèphe character, plenty of heart, firm and deep through the mid palate. Harvest October 1 to 21. Hubert de Boüard consultant. Drinking range: 2023 - 2036 Rating: 93 Jane Anson, Decanter (Oct 2022)
The delightful 2014 Meyney marks a year when winemaker Anne Le Naour and her team raised their game once more. A nose of lovely red berry fruit mixed with wilted rose petals and cedar gains intensity with aeration. The palate demonstrates much finer tannins than previous vintages, well-pitched acidity and superb precision on the classically styled finish. This is just entering its drinking plateau. Tasted at a vertical at Château Meyney. Drinking range: 2021 - 2040 Rating: 93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Jul 2020)
The 2014 Meyney is a real turn up for the books. It has a very intense, detailed bouquet with pure blackberry, raspberry, crushed stone and dried violet aromas, gaining vivacity with almost each swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, grippy and dense and yet not overpowering. The oak is very well assimilated although it clams up towards the finish. It is a wine that will require a decade in bottle but there is huge potential here. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Drinking range: 2020 - 2040 Rating: 93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Mar 2018)
Château Meyney
Chateau Meyney in St. Estephe has a long history starting in the 1662, when it is mentioned in records as a convent, making it one of the oldest estates in the Médoc. It occupies a gravelly bank facing the Gironde and is a neighbour of Montrose.
The 51 hectare vineyard with vines averaging between 35 and 40 years old is planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. The gravel based terroir has a large streak of blue clay close to three metres thick.
In 2004, Meyney was bought by CA Grands Châteaux, also owners of Château de Rayne Vigneau and Château Grand-Puy Ducasse. They have employed Hubert de Boüard as consulting oenologist.
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